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NAFDAC has issued several alerts and public notices in August 2026, including blacklisting a UK supplier, placing products on watchlist, and seizing suspected substandard/falsified medicines and counterfeit toothpaste. These actions signal heightened enforcement against substandard and counterfeit products, impacting pharmaceutical importers, distributors, and retailers. Businesses must verify product authenticity, ensure supply chain integrity, and stay compliant with NAFDAC regulations to avoid penalties and protect public health.
Pharmaceuticals
Healthcare
Consumer goods (toothpaste)
Importers and distributors
Retailers and PPMVs
Public Notice on Blacklisting Ayrtons Saunders Ltd, Uk
NAFDAC
NAFDAC blacklists Ayrtons Saunders Ltd, UK, and informs the public and stakeholders of this action.
Businesses dealing with products from this supplier must cease transactions and verify alternative sources to avoid regulatory issues.
Public Alert No. 043/2026-NAFDAC Places Products Marketed by Mofus Nigeria Ltd on Watchlist Pending Regulatory Investigation
NAFDAC
NAFDAC places products marketed by Mofus Nigeria Ltd on watchlist pending investigation.
Distributors and retailers should halt sales of these products and await investigation outcomes to avoid penalties.
Public Alert No. 042/2026-Alert on the Seizure of Suspected Substandard and Falsified BPPL Artemether/Lumefantrine 80mg/480mg
NAFDAC
NAFDAC seized suspected substandard and falsified antimalarial medicine (BPPL Artemether/Lumefantrine).
Pharmaceutical importers and distributors must verify product authenticity and report any suspicious batches to NAFDAC.
Public Alert No. 041/2026 – Alert on Suspected Counterfeit ORACIRE+ Toothpaste
NAFDAC
NAFDAC alerts the public to suspected counterfeit ORACIRE+ toothpaste being distributed as ORACARE+.
Retailers and consumers should check product packaging and report counterfeit items to NAFDAC.
Regulatory Clarification on Deleject Disposable Needle Public Alert No. 042/2026
NAFDAC
NAFDAC clarifies that the alert on Deleject Disposable Needle was uploaded in error and the issue was resolved.
Businesses can continue using Deleject Disposable Needle as the alert is withdrawn.
NDLEA, NAFDAC exempted from dissolution + full list of dissolved boards of FG parastatals, agencies, institutions, govt-owned companies - thestreetjournal.org
NAFDAC
NAFDAC is exempted from the dissolution of boards of federal government parastatals.
NAFDAC's regulatory functions remain stable, ensuring continuity in oversight.
How to Register Your Fish Farm with NEPC Nigeria: A Complete Export Guide - within nigeria
Other
A guide on registering fish farms with NEPC for export purposes.
Fish farmers and exporters should follow NEPC registration requirements to access export markets.
Heightened enforcement against substandard and counterfeit products
Need for robust supply chain due diligence
Importance of verifying product authenticity and batch numbers
Potential disruptions for businesses dealing with blacklisted or watchlisted entities
Opportunity for compliant businesses to gain market trust
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Review product inventories for any items from blacklisted or watchlisted suppliers and remove them from sale
2
Implement stricter supplier verification processes and maintain documentation
3
Train staff to identify counterfeit products and report suspicious items to NAFDAC
4
Monitor NAFDAC alerts regularly and adjust operations accordingly
5
For fish farmers, ensure NEPC registration is up to date for export compliance