Over N3 billion worth of illegal cosmetics has been discovered in a warehouse at the APT Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State.
According to the National Agency For Food and Drug Administration Control, NAFDAC, the warehouse, concealed in an uncompleted building, was discovered during an enforcement operation.
Items recovered from the facility include 728 cartons of Crusader soap, 718 cartons of E45 soap, and Extract Gold whitening soap, all of which are products banned by the Federal Government.
NAFDAC also said that other items found in the warehouse are assorted perfumes, body oils and cooking oils which have been placed on hold for further regulatory assessment.
“All seized products have been evacuated to prevent distribution,” the agency stated.
NAFDAC disclosed that the manager of the warehouse has been invited for further investigation as enforcement actions continue.
The agency warned that the sale and usage of banned, fake and illegal cosmetics products pose serious health risks to consumers.
NAFDAC further advised members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the agency’s nearest office, stressing the importance of public corporation in curbing the circulation of unsafe products.
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