Breaking: NAFDAC Closes Chinese-Owned Supermarket Over Dangerous Expired Products

Breaking: NAFDAC Closes Chinese-Owned Supermarket Over Dangerous Expired ProductsThe National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a Chinese-owned supermarket in Abuja for selling expired products, many of which were labeled solely in Chinese without English translations.NAFDAC’s action took place at the Azba Mall in Wuse 2, where the supermarket was found in violation of regulations. During an inspection, NAFDAC operatives discovered expired products and noted that more than 90% of the items were labeled only in Chinese, which breaches labeling requirements.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The supermarket, owned by Chinese nationals, claimed that they were in the process of obtaining NAFDAC approval and translating the product labels. However, the agency is now investigating how the expired goods entered the country and is examining the supermarket’s warehouse to ensure the safety of the public.

NAFDAC has emphasized that products with labels solely in foreign languages are illegal in Nigeria, stressing the importance of English labeling to safeguard consumer health. The agency has invited the supermarket’s management for further investigation and reiterated its commitment to protecting public health.