NAFDAC Shuts Down Retail Store In Ibadan For Suspected Distribution Of Counterfeit Goods

NAFDAC Shuts Down Retail Store In Ibadan For Suspected Distribution Of Counterfeit Goods

NAFDAC, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, has taken action against a supermarket in Ibadan, sealing its premises amidst accusations of vending counterfeit goods. The supermarket in question, known as PINNACLE and situated in the Dugbe area of Ibadan, faced closure following allegations of distributing fake merchandise.

In response to the regulatory intervention, the supermarket management redirected its clientele to its branch office located in Challenge, citing the closure enforced by NAFDAC.

A NAFDAC representative, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed to DAILY POST that the agency’s enforcement unit executed the closure of the supermarket. The source revealed that despite prior invitations, the supermarket owner failed to comply with NAFDAC’s summons, prompting the regulatory agency to take decisive action.

The decision to seal the supermarket, according to the source, was a result of the owner’s non-compliance with NAFDAC’s invitation. The regulatory agency emphasized that such measures are not taken lightly and are typically preceded by attempts to engage with the implicated party. However, in this instance, the owner’s lack of response necessitated the closure.

The NAFDAC official clarified that the enforcement unit responsible for sealing the premises hailed from Lagos and could deploy to any location nationwide for regulatory enforcement. Whether in the North or South, NAFDAC’s enforcement arm ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Further details regarding the closure and the circumstances leading up to it are expected to be disclosed by NAFDAC’s Ibadan office by Monday, providing a comprehensive account of the situation.

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