The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and bottles of 200ml and below has commenced.
Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the announcement on Monday in Abuja.
She said the deadline for the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and bottles was on January 31, 2024.
She said, “As of January 31, 2024, there is no alcoholic beverage in these categories that are registered by NAFDAC.
“I also want to inform you that the agency has started enforcement actions to enforce the implementation of this policy. The window period given to manufacturers by NAFDAC to sell off all alcoholic drinks in this category elapsed on January 31, 2024.
“To this end on the first day, after the elapse of the window period, the agency commenced nationwide enforcement actions on February 1, 2024, to enforce the implementation of the new policy.
