Sachet alcohol ban: Health ministry says only NAFDAC can enforce
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has told the Federal High Court that only NAFDAC has the legal power to enforce the ban on sachet alcohol and small-sized alcoholic drinks. The ministry said it does not control or interfere with NAFDAC’s enforcement decisions. In a counter-affidavit, the ministry explained that NAFDAC is a […]
NAFDAC reveals beneficiaries of sachet alcohol ban
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has explained that the ban on sachet alcohol is mainly to protect children and young people. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said the policy is designed to reduce easy access to strong alcoholic drinks by minors. She made this known during […]