NAFDAC Seizes ₦170 Million Worth of Harmful Cosmetic Products, Shuts 10 Shops in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed 10 shops and seized counterfeit and harmful cosmetic products worth over ₦170 million in Abuja.
The operation, carried out in the Jabi District and Wuse Market, led to the closure of two Chinese-owned supermarkets and eight cosmetics shops found selling banned, unregistered, and expired products.
According to reports, the enforcement team discovered a wide range of items that violated NAFDAC regulations, including skin-whitening creams, sexual enhancement supplements, and herbal mixtures.
Some of the seized products include Wenicks Capsules, Maxman Capsules, Boobs Enlargement Supplements, Curvy Weight Gain, Collagen Products, Royal Jelly, Glutathione Whitening Gummies, White Doll, and Dr. Gallery Plus.
NAFDAC disclosed that some of the confiscated items were labeled entirely in Chinese, with no English translation, a direct breach of the agency’s labeling requirements.
The agency also uncovered instances where individuals posed as dermatologists or pharmacists to prescribe or promote the harmful products to unsuspecting customers.
The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, condemned the illegal trade and warned of the serious health risks associated with the use of such unregulated products.
She noted that some of the banned substances contain toxic ingredients that can cause skin cancer, kidney damage, memory loss, and hormonal imbalance.
“These products are dangerous to human health. They are sold without authorization, not tested for safety, and often falsely marketed as natural or herbal remedies,” Prof. Adeyeye said.
“We urge Nigerians to always check for NAFDAC registration numbers before buying any product.”
NAFDAC reiterated its commitment to protecting public health and vowed to continue surveillance and enforcement operations across major markets and stores nationwide. The agency also encouraged consumers to report suspicious products or outlets through its official hotlines and social media channels.
This latest clampdown highlights the rising concern over the influx of unregulated cosmetics and body-enhancement products in Nigeria’s beauty market, many of which are imported illegally and sold without proper quality checks.
