NAFDAC orders removal of 101 products, warns against sale, use

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered the withdrawal, suspension and cancellation of 101 products from circulation in Nigeria.

The agency gave the order in a post on its official X handle yesterday, stating that the affected products must no longer be manufactured, imported, exported, distributed, advertised, sold or used in the country.

“This is to inform the general public that the following products are approved for withdrawal, suspension and cancellation by NAFDAC. They are therefore no longer permitted for manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale and use within Nigeria,” the statement read.

According to NAFDAC, a product is considered withdrawn when its registration is discontinued at the request of the market authorisation holder, suspended when licensing conditions are no longer met, and cancelled when the agency revokes the registration licence completely.

The list encompasses a wide range of medicines and health products, including antibiotics, diabetes medications, cardiovascular drugs, and insulin injectables.

The agency urged healthcare providers, importers, distributors, retailers and the general public to consult the full list of affected products on its website and ensure strict compliance with the directive.