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NAFDAC has issued multiple alerts and a blacklisting notice concerning substandard, falsified, and counterfeit medical and consumer products, including a blacklisting of a UK supplier and a watchlist for a local distributor. These actions signal heightened enforcement and underscore the need for Nigerian SMBs in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and consumer goods sectors to verify product authenticity and ensure supply chain compliance to avoid regulatory penalties and reputational damage.
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Public Notice on Blacklisting Ayrtons Saunders Ltd, Uk
NAFDAC
NAFDAC has blacklisted Ayrtons Saunders Ltd, UK, due to regulatory non-compliance, affecting their products' importation and distribution in Nigeria.
Nigerian SMBs importing or distributing products from this UK supplier must immediately cease transactions and seek alternative suppliers to avoid legal issues and product seizures.
Public Alert No. 043/2026-NAFDAC Places Products Marketed by Mofus Nigeria Ltd on Watchlist Pending Regulatory Investigation
NAFDAC
NAFDAC has placed all products marketed by Mofus Nigeria Ltd on a watchlist pending investigation, signaling potential quality or compliance issues.
SMBs dealing with Mofus Nigeria Ltd should verify the status of their inventory and prepare for potential product recalls or supply disruptions.
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 80mg/480mg) and is alerting the public.
Pharmacies and distributors must check their stock for this specific product and remove any suspicious batches to avoid selling counterfeit drugs.
Public Alert No. 041/2026 – Alert on Suspected Counterfeit ORACIRE+ Toothpaste
NAFDAC
NAFDAC warns of counterfeit ORACIRE+ toothpaste circulating in Nigeria, which is a fake version of the registered ORACARE+ product.
Retailers and consumers should verify product authenticity, and SMBs in the consumer goods sector should enhance their anti-counterfeiting measures.
Regulatory Clarification on Deleject Disposable Needle Public Alert No. 042/2026
NAFDAC
NAFDAC clarifies that the earlier alert on Deleject Disposable Needle was uploaded in error; the issue was resolved after investigation.
SMBs can disregard the earlier alert, but should remain vigilant for official updates and maintain compliance with NAFDAC regulations.
How to Register Your Fish Farm with NEPC Nigeria: A Complete Export Guide - within nigeria
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A guide explains the process for registering fish farms with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) to facilitate exports.
Fish farmers and agribusiness SMBs can leverage this guide to access export opportunities, but must ensure compliance with NEPC requirements.
Heightened regulatory scrutiny on pharmaceutical and consumer product authenticity.
Potential supply chain disruptions due to blacklisting and watchlist actions.
Increased risk of product seizures and legal penalties for non-compliance.
Opportunities for compliant SMBs to gain market trust by demonstrating adherence to NAFDAC standards.
Export opportunities for fish farmers through NEPC registration.
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Review and verify all product sources against NAFDAC alerts and blacklists.
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Conduct internal audits of inventory to identify and quarantine any flagged products.
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Strengthen supplier due diligence and contractual clauses for regulatory compliance.
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Train staff on counterfeit detection and reporting mechanisms.
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For fish farmers, initiate NEPC registration process to explore export markets.
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Stay updated with NAFDAC and other regulatory bodies' communications.