Nafdac news

Here are some recent news updates from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Nigeria:

Latest News

  1. NAFDAC Warns Against Fake COVID-19 Vaccines: NAFDAC has warned Nigerians against the use of fake COVID-19 vaccines, saying that only vaccines approved by the agency are safe and effective. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. NAFDAC Seizes Fake Medicines Worth N100m: The agency has seized fake medicines worth N100 million in Kano State, according to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
  3. NAFDAC Approves New COVID-19 Vaccine: NAFDAC has approved the use of a new COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca, in Nigeria. (Source: Premium Times)
  4. NAFDAC Warns Against Use of Unregistered Cosmetics: The agency has warned against the use of unregistered cosmetics, saying that such products can cause harm to consumers. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  5. NAFDAC Seals Off Illegal Pharmaceutical Factory: NAFDAC has sealed off an illegal pharmaceutical factory in Lagos State, according to a report by the Punch Newspaper.

Recent Press Releases

  1. NAFDAC Commemorates World Food Safety Day: NAFDAC has commemorated World Food Safety Day, highlighting the importance of food safety and the agency's efforts to ensure the safety of food in Nigeria. (Source: NAFDAC Website)
  2. NAFDAC Warns Against Use of Fake COVID-19 Test Kits: The agency has warned against the use of fake COVID-19 test kits, saying that such kits can produce false results and put people's lives at risk. (Source: NAFDAC Website)
  3. NAFDAC Approves New Drug for Treatment of Malaria: NAFDAC has approved a new drug for the treatment of malaria, according to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Recent Regulatory Actions

  1. NAFDAC Seizes Fake Medicines Worth N50m: The agency has seized fake medicines worth N50 million in Abuja, according to a report by the Punch Newspaper.
  2. NAFDAC Suspends Registration of New Pharmaceutical Company: NAFDAC has suspended the registration of a new pharmaceutical company in Lagos State, according to a report by the Vanguard News.
  3. NAFDAC Warns Against Use of Unregistered Medical Devices: The agency has warned against the use of unregistered medical devices, saying that such devices can cause harm to patients. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

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