Lagos: NAFDAC shuts down illegal cosmetics factory in Nigeria’s commercial capital

NAFDAC has made a significant move in the fight against counterfeit products by shutting down an illegal cosmetics factory at Benue Plaza, Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State.

The factory, worth ₦50 million, was producing fake cosmetic products and selling them as legitimate.

During the raid, NAFDAC operatives discovered a treasure trove of unregistered chemicals, packaging materials, and expired products being repackaged for sale.

They seized over 1,200 cartons of fake cosmetics, along with equipment like mini-mixing containers, unlabelled chemicals, batch coding materials, and thinners.

The statement by NAFDAC reads, “Acting on intelligence, NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement officers raided the location, discovering various unregistered chemicals and packaging materials, along with expired products that were being revalidated for sale. The operation also led to the seizure of over 1,200 cartons of fake cosmetic products.

“The items, including mini-mixing containers, unlabelled chemicals, batch coding materials, and thinners, were confiscated and moved to the NAFDAC office for further investigation. The Agency estimates the street value of the confiscated items to be around ₦50 million.

“NAFDAC urges the public to be cautious when purchasing cosmetic products and report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office to help safeguard public health.”