The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse stocked with banned, counterfeit, and unregistered cosmetic products valued at over ₦3 billion at the APT Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State.
The illegal facility, hidden within an uncompleted building, contained 728 cartons of Crusader soap, 718 cartons of E45 soap, and Extract Gold whitening soaps — all products prohibited by the Federal Government. Officials also discovered assorted perfumes, body oils, and cooking oils, which have been placed on hold pending further regulatory assessment.
All confiscated items have been evacuated to prevent them from entering the market.
The warehouse manager has been invited for questioning as investigations continue. NAFDAC warned that the distribution and use of such products pose significant health risks and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.