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NAFDAC has intensified enforcement against counterfeit and unregistered pharmaceutical products, blacklisted a company for regulatory violations, and issued alerts on contaminated food imports. Nigerian SMBs in pharma and food sectors must strengthen supply chain verification and compliance to avoid penalties.
Pharmaceuticals
Food and Beverages
Import/Export
Blacklisting of Onifam Laboratories Ltd
NAFDAC
NAFDAC blacklisted Onifam Laboratories Ltd and associated persons for regulatory misrepresentation and improper use of approvals.
SMBs in pharma must ensure partners are not blacklisted; due diligence on suppliers is critical.
Public Alert No. 037/2026 – Alert on Suspected Counterfeit Pulmicort® (Budesonide) Inhalation Suspension
NAFDAC
Suspected counterfeit Pulmicort® detected in Nigerian market; infringes AstraZeneca's authorization.
Pharma SMBs must verify product authenticity and report suspicious batches to NAFDAC.
Public Alert No. 036/2026 – Alert on Suspected Counterfeit Products Mimicking Forxiga® (Dapagliflozin)
NAFDAC
Counterfeit Forxiga® detected; infringes AstraZeneca's marketing authorization.
SMBs distributing diabetes drugs must source from authorized channels and check for tampering.
Public Alert No. 035/2026 – Alert on the Marketing and Sale of Unregistered Menofix Composition
NAFDAC
Unregistered Menofix Capsules being marketed; NAFDAC warns public and requests withdrawal.
SMBs must ensure all products have NAFDAC registration; selling unregistered products risks sanctions.
Public Alert No. 034/2026 – Niger Republic Imposes Import Ban on Bulmex Parboiled Rice from India due to Metallic Contamination
NAFDAC
Niger banned Bulmex rice due to metallic contamination; NAFDAC alerts Nigerian importers.
Food import SMBs should test imported rice for contaminants and avoid banned brands.
SON rides on e-platform to facilitate international trade
Other
SON uses e-platform to streamline trade; outdated but indicates digitalization trend.
SMBs should adopt digital tools for SON compliance to ease export/import processes.
How to Register Your Fish Farm with NEPC Nigeria: A Complete Export Guide
Other
Guide on registering fish farms with NEPC for export; highlights export opportunities.
Fish farming SMBs can explore export markets by registering with NEPC and meeting standards.
Increased NAFDAC enforcement on counterfeit drugs and unregistered products
Supply chain due diligence critical for pharma and food SMBs
Export opportunities in aquaculture require NEPC registration
Digital compliance platforms (SON) can reduce trade friction
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Verify all pharmaceutical products have valid NAFDAC registration numbers
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Conduct supplier audits to avoid blacklisted entities
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Test imported food products for contaminants (e.g., metals)
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Register fish farms with NEPC for export eligibility
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Adopt SON e-platform for product standards certification