NAFDAC bans alcohol produced in PET bottles, sachet

The production and registration of alcohol in PET bottles and sachet across the country has been banned by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC). 

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the agency through its Director General, Prof. Mojisola Ayeye on Monday, January 24. 

In the statement, NAFDAC banned the registration of new alcoholic drinks containing over 30% of alcohol, produced in sachet and small volume PET and glass bottles. 

This is due to a recommendation by a high powered committee within the Federal Ministry of Health, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and Industry, and NAFDAC in December 2018.

It said: “Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria was also given a matching order to embark on intensive nationwide sensitisation campaigns against underage consumption of alcohol by adolescents below the age of 18 years in the bid to stem the tide of alcohol abuse in the country. 

“Producers of alcohol in sachets and small volume agreed to reduce production by 50 per cent with effect from January 31st, 2022 while ensuring the products are completely phased out in the country by 31st January 2024.


“The agency is committed to the strict implementation of the regulations and regulatory measures towards safeguarding the health of Nigerians particularly the vulnerable youths against the dangers of reckless consumption of alcohol.”

Source: NAFDAC Statement

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