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NAFDAC has intensified enforcement against pharmaceutical misconduct, issuing blacklists and alerts on counterfeit drugs and unregistered products. Nigerian SMBs in pharma and food import must strengthen supply chain verification and registration compliance to avoid sanctions.
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Blacklisting of Onifam Laboratories Ltd
NAFDAC
NAFDAC blacklisted Onifam Laboratories Ltd and associated persons/entities for regulatory misrepresentation and improper use of approvals.
Pharma SMBs must ensure transparent dealings with NAFDAC; any misrepresentation can lead to blacklisting and business shutdown.
Public Alert No. 037/2026 – Alert on Suspected Counterfeit Pulmicort® (Budesonide) Inhalation Suspension
NAFDAC
NAFDAC warns of counterfeit Pulmicort® inhalation suspension infringing AstraZeneca's authorization.
Pharma distributors and retailers must verify product authenticity; selling counterfeit drugs risks legal action and loss of license.
Public Alert No. 036/2026 – Alert on Suspected Counterfeit Products Mimicking Forxiga® (Dapagliflozin)
NAFDAC
NAFDAC alerts on counterfeit Forxiga® products mimicking AstraZeneca's authorized drug.
SMBs in pharma supply chain should source only from authorized distributors and report suspicious products.
Public Alert No. 035/2026 – Alert on the Marketing and Sale of Unregistered Menofix Composition
NAFDAC
NAFDAC warns against unregistered Menofix Capsules marketed with possible misleading claims.
SMBs must ensure all health products are NAFDAC-registered before sale; unregistered products face seizure and penalties.
Public Alert No. 034/2026 – Niger Republic Imposes Import Ban on Bulmex Parboiled Rice from India due to Metallic Contamination
NAFDAC
Niger Republic banned Bulmex Parboiled Rice from India due to metallic contamination; NAFDAC informed the public.
Food importers should test imports for contaminants; similar bans could affect Nigerian market access.
How to Register Your Fish Farm with NEPC Nigeria: A Complete Export Guide
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Guide on registering fish farms with NEPC for export compliance.
Fish farm SMBs should register with NEPC to access export markets and meet international standards.
Pharma SMBs must tighten supply chain due diligence to avoid counterfeit products.
Food importers need enhanced quality checks to prevent contamination-related bans.
Export-oriented fish farms should pursue NEPC registration to expand market reach.
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Verify all pharmaceutical products with NAFDAC's database before purchase or sale.
2
Report suspected counterfeit or unregistered products to NAFDAC immediately.
3
Ensure all imported food items undergo laboratory testing for contaminants.
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Register fish farms with NEPC for export compliance and market access.