By Halimah Olamide
In a bid to rid the market of counterfeit and illegally imported cosmetic products, the The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has conducted coordinated raids across supermarkets and open markets in some parts of Abuja.
This was contained in an X post by the agency on Tuesday.
According to the agency, they acted on intelligence reports.
The raid took place across supermarkets and open markets including Wuse and Garki markets.
Several unregistered and counterfeit cosmetics were seized with a total street value of ₦37 million
The agency reiterated its committment to investigating the sources of these illegal products and will assured strict regulatory action against those involved.
The post also noted that all confiscated items will be destroyed in line with the Agency’s laws and regulations, ensuring public safety