By Admin
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has sealed a warehouse in Suleja Niger State operated by Alhaji Ahmed for the open-market sale of large quantities of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) in 25kg bags, a product banned for large-scale importation into Nigeria.
In a wider operation at the Ibrahim Babangida International Market Suleja, The Agency seized unwholesome, unregistered, and counterfeit products valued at over ₦47 million.
Among the confiscated items were counterfeit Oral-B toothpaste, banned foreign spaghetti, and unregistered products such as Bamboo Charcoal toothpaste, “Crogate” and “Cloguide” triple-action toothpaste, and adulterated “Colgate” toothpaste. Several shops have been placed under investigation pending verification of their inventory.
Monosodium glutamate, a sodium salt, has been banned for large-scale importation into Nigeria due to health and regulatory concerns. NAFDAC strongly advises consumers to avoid repackaged MSG and other food additives that do not carry proper labelling.
Products must have a valid NAFDAC Registration Number, manufacturing and expiry dates, batch number, and the manufacturer’s address to ensure they meet safety and quality standards.
