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NAFDAC has intensified enforcement against counterfeit and unregistered pharmaceuticals, blacklisting Onifam Laboratories and issuing alerts on fake Pulmicort, Forxiga, and Menofix. Additionally, Niger Republic banned Bulmex rice imports due to contamination, signaling stricter regional food safety standards. Nigerian SMBs in pharma and food sectors must verify product authenticity and registration to avoid penalties.
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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.
SMBs in pharma distribution must ensure partners are not blacklisted; due diligence on supply chain is critical.
Public Alert No. 037/2026 – Alert on Suspected Counterfeit Pulmicort® (Budesonide) Inhalation Suspension
NAFDAC
NAFDAC warns of suspected counterfeit Pulmicort inhalation suspension infringing AstraZeneca's marketing authorization.
Pharmacies and healthcare providers must verify product authenticity; SMBs should source only from authorized distributors.
Public Alert No. 036/2026 – Alert on Suspected Counterfeit Products Mimicking Forxiga® (Dapagliflozin)
NAFDAC
NAFDAC alerts on suspected counterfeit Forxiga products found in the Nigerian market.
SMBs in pharma retail must check batch numbers and report suspicious products to NAFDAC.
Public Alert No. 035/2026 – Alert on the Marketing and Sale of Unregistered Menofix Composition
NAFDAC
NAFDAC alerts on unregistered Menofix Capsules being marketed and sold, raising safety concerns.
SMBs must ensure all products have NAFDAC registration numbers; selling unregistered products risks enforcement action.
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 informs Nigerian stakeholders.
Rice importers and traders should avoid this brand and enhance quality checks to meet regional standards.
SON rides on e-platform to facilitate international trade
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SON uses e-platform to streamline international trade processes.
SMBs exporting goods should leverage SON's digital platform for faster certification and trade facilitation.
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 farming SMBs seeking export markets must register with NEPC to access incentives and meet export requirements.
Pharmaceutical SMBs must strengthen supply chain verification to avoid counterfeit products.
Food importers should monitor regional bans and enhance contamination testing.
Exporters can benefit from digital platforms by SON and NEPC for faster compliance.
Blacklisting of companies signals stricter enforcement; due diligence on partners is essential.
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Verify all pharmaceutical products with NAFDAC registration numbers before purchase.
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Conduct supplier audits to ensure no association with blacklisted entities.
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Implement quality checks for imported rice and other food products for contaminants.
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Register fish farms with NEPC if targeting export markets.
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Utilize SON's e-platform for product certification and trade documentation.