The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has uncovered packaging materials for counterfeit antibiotics and cosmetics at separate locations in Lagos.
In two different videos shared on X on Saturday, NAFDAC said
the materials were uncovered during an operation at the Tools and Hardware
segment of the Trade Fair Complex.
NAFDAC said that it found different packaging materials
bearing the names of Augmentin 625mg and AmpliClose capsules.
The agency also displayed leaflets and other packaging
materials bearing the names of the antibiotics, alongside materials for Gordon
drinks.
The agency said the materials were not from the original
manufacturers and the location was being used to store packaging materials for
suspected counterfeit products.
It said that the packaging materials of Augmentin are
different from GSK’s packaging.
NAFDAC said it acted on credible intelligence to uncover the
location, describing it as a suspected hideout for counterfeiters.
NAFDAC said it also discovered packaging materials and
products suspected to be cosmetics manufactured without proper labelling or
registration.
It added that the items included unidentified soap, empty
shampoo tubes, packaging materials bearing the inscription “Turmeric Vitamin
C”, and containers for moisturising lotion.
The agency asked members of the public to report suspected
counterfeit drugs and unregistered products and activities in their
communities.
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