The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted an online report alleging that the agency stood idly while manufacturers of certain products flaunt expired licenses.
In a statement by the NAFDAC’s Resident Media Consultant, Mr. Sayo Akintola, the agency asserted that the online report was inaccurate and untrue.
NAFDAC explained that, on the directive of its Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director of Food Registration and Regulatory Affairs investigated the claims and discovered that the registration status of all four products mentioned in the mischievous write-up are valid.
The statement further read: “For the avoidance of doubt, Cway Drinking Water, Eva Premium Table Water, Peak Full Cream Instant Milk Powder, and Golden Penny Pasta Spaghetti all have valid registration. Cway Drinking Water (28th October 2021 – 27th October 2026); Eva Premium Table Water (27th February 2022 – 26th February 2025); Peak Full Cream Instant Milk Powder (5th June 2020 – 4th June 2025); and Golden Penny Pasta Spaghetti (30th November 2023 – 29th November 2028) are all validly registered products.
“The online publication also mentioned Gino Magic Seasoning Tomato Mix and Cway Ultra Drinking Water. While Gino Tomato Mix has since ceased to be in circulation due to the Federal Government pronouncement of prohibition of importation on certain products, Cway Ultra Drinking Water is no longer in circulation.
“The agency urges the consuming public to avail themselves of the opportunity provided by the NAFDAC Registered Products Automated Database (NAPPAD) to check for products regulated by the Agency and their registration status.
“In addition, the public and stakeholders can always contact the agency for further information on any product validity as the above search system is not the final verdict due to possible back log of approvals yet to be uploaded”.
