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NAFDAC has issued multiple alerts on product recalls and import bans affecting food, pharmaceuticals, and supplements, signaling heightened enforcement on quality and safety. Nigerian SMBs in food, pharma, and trade must review their supply chains and compliance with NAFDAC regulations to avoid disruptions.
Food & Beverage
Pharmaceuticals
Supplements
Trade & Export
Niger Republic Imposes Import Ban on Bulmex Parboiled Rice from India due to Metallic Contamination
NAFDAC
Niger Republic banned import of Bulmex Parboiled Rice from India due to metallic contamination; NAFDAC alerts Nigerian stakeholders.
Nigerian rice importers and traders dealing with Indian rice may face scrutiny; SMBs should verify sources and ensure quality checks.
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 the pilot of a digital monitoring and compliance survey for large-scale food fortification.
Food manufacturers involved in fortification should prepare for increased digital compliance monitoring and data reporting.
Voluntary Recall of Sporidex Suspension 125 mg/5 ml (Batch No. DFG4606A)
NAFDAC
Ranbaxy Nigeria Ltd. voluntarily recalls Sporidex Suspension batch DFG4606A; NAFDAC alerts healthcare providers and public.
Pharmaceutical SMBs should check inventory for affected batch and ensure recall procedures are in place.
Confiscation of a Banned Alcoholic Energy Drink in Ghana
NAFDAC
Ghana FDA confiscated banned alcoholic energy drink; NAFDAC alerts Nigerian stakeholders to prevent circulation.
Importers and distributors of alcoholic energy drinks should verify product registration and avoid banned items.
Recall of Sexual Enhancement Product Due to Undeclared Pharmaceutical Ingredients
NAFDAC
Best Supplements Best Prices Company recalls WAP Sensual Enhancement capsules due to undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients.
Supplement retailers and importers must ensure products have declared ingredients and NAFDAC approval.
SON rides on e-platform to facilitate international trade
Other
SON uses e-platform to ease international trade (old news, but indicates ongoing digitalization).
SMBs should leverage SON's online services for standards compliance and trade facilitation.
How to Register Your Fish Farm with NEPC Nigeria: A Complete Export Guide
Other
Guide on registering fish farms with NEPC for export, highlighting export opportunities.
Fish farming SMBs can explore export markets by registering with NEPC and meeting export standards.
Increased NAFDAC enforcement on product quality and safety
Digital monitoring of food fortification compliance
Product recalls highlight need for robust quality control
Export opportunities for compliant fish farms
Trade facilitation via SON e-platform
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Review NAFDAC alerts and check inventory for recalled products
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Ensure all imported food and supplements have valid NAFDAC registration
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Prepare for digital compliance reporting in food fortification
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Register fish farms with NEPC for export readiness
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Utilize SON e-platform for standards and trade documentation