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NAFDAC has intensified food safety and drug recall actions, including a digital monitoring survey for food fortification and multiple product recalls due to undeclared ingredients. Businesses in food, pharmaceuticals, and exports must ensure compliance with NAFDAC standards and stay alert to recall notices to avoid penalties and protect consumer trust.
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End-Of-Pilot Validation, Learning And Dissemination Event of The 2026 Annual Market-Level Large Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) Maiden Digital Monitoring And Compliance Survey
NAFDAC
NAFDAC held an event to validate and disseminate findings from the first digital monitoring and compliance survey on large-scale food fortification, aiming to improve food safety oversight.
Food manufacturers must ensure their fortified products meet NAFDAC standards; digital monitoring may lead to stricter compliance checks.
Public Alert No. 033/2026 – Alert on the Voluntary Recall of Sporidex Suspension 125 mg/5 ml (Batch No. DFG4606A)
NAFDAC
Ranbaxy Nigeria Ltd. voluntarily recalled Sporidex Suspension (antibiotic) due to a quality issue; healthcare providers and public are alerted.
Pharmacies and healthcare providers must remove the batch from shelves and report to NAFDAC; SMBs in pharma distribution should verify stock.
Public Alert No.032/2026 – Alert on the Confiscation of a Banned Alcoholic Energy Drink in Ghana
NAFDAC
NAFDAC warns about a banned alcoholic energy drink confiscated in Ghana; urges vigilance against cross-border circulation.
Importers and distributors of alcoholic beverages must ensure products are not banned in Nigeria or ECOWAS; risk of seizure and penalties.
Public Alert No. 31/2026- Recall of Sexual Enhancement Product Due to Undeclared Pharmaceutical Ingredients
NAFDAC
Best Supplements Best Prices Company recalled WAP Sensual Enhancement capsules due to undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients detected by US FDA.
Retailers and online sellers of supplements must verify product ingredients and NAFDAC registration; undeclared ingredients can lead to legal action.
2026 World Food Safety Day Capacity Building Event For NAFDAC Officers
NAFDAC
NAFDAC held a capacity building event for its officers on food safety, emphasizing enforcement and monitoring.
Businesses can expect increased inspections and enforcement; food safety compliance becomes more critical.
SON rides on e-platform to facilitate international trade - Business News Nigeria
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SON is using an e-platform to streamline international trade processes, though the article is outdated.
Limited relevance; SMBs should check current SON digital services for trade facilitation.
How to Register Your Fish Farm with NEPC Nigeria: A Complete Export Guide - within nigeria
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Guide on registering fish farms with NEPC for export, highlighting procedures and benefits.
Fish farmers and exporters should follow NEPC registration to access export incentives and comply with international standards.
Food fortification compliance will be digitally monitored; invest in quality control.
Product recalls are increasing; maintain traceability systems.
Cross-border trade of banned products is being targeted; verify import/export lists.
Capacity building by NAFDAC signals stricter enforcement ahead.
Export registration with NEPC can open new markets for fish farmers.
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Review NAFDAC registration for all food and drug products; ensure fortification standards are met.
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Check inventory for recalled batches (Sporidex, WAP capsules) and remove from sale.
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Verify that alcoholic energy drinks are not banned; consult NAFDAC list.
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Register fish farms with NEPC for export eligibility.
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Attend NAFDAC workshops or webinars on food safety and digital compliance.