The agency which made this known on Thursday said that during the raid, over 50,000 counterfeit branded labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic beverages, valued at approximately N2billion, were confiscated.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered and dismantled illegal fake alcohol packaging centers at the Article Market in Abule-Osun, Lagos State.
The agency which made this known on Thursday said that during the raid, over 50,000 counterfeit branded labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic beverages, valued at approximately N2billion, were confiscated.
“These items were being used to produce unapproved and hazardous alcoholic products.
“NAFDAC warns about the severe health risks of counterfeit alcohol, including poisoning and organ damage,” the agency said.
It advised consumers to purchase alcoholic beverages only from trusted vendors and report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
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