NAFDAC uncovers illegal herbal product factory in Lagos, arrests manager

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal herbal product manufacturing facility in Agege, Lagos State, following a report about herbal products bearing falsified NAFDAC registration numbers.

The agency said its investigative team conducted surveillance and discovered three variants of Asheitu Adams Bitters bearing NAFDAC registration number A7-1827L.

However, verification on NAFDAC’s online portal revealed that the registration number belongs to Greentol Cough Syrup, confirming its fraudulent use on the herbal products.

During the operation, the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer was reportedly absent, while the company manager was arrested for further interrogation.

NAFDAC reiterated its commitment to tackling illegal manufacturing activities and preventing the circulation of unregistered or improperly labelled products.

The agency also urged members of the public to provide credible information about suspected illegal manufacturing operations to support its enforcement efforts.