The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its readiness to fully enforce the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small-volume PET or glass bottles below 200ml, effective December 2025.
The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that the enforcement aligns with the recent directive of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and has the full backing of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
According to Prof. Adeyeye, the move is not punitive but protective, designed to safeguard public health, particularly that of children, adolescents, and young adults, from the harmful effects of excessive alcohol consumption.
She explained that the decision was based on scientific evidence and public health concerns, noting that the government can no longer afford to prioritize short-term economic benefits over the well-being of citizens.
“The ban is aimed at protecting the future of our youth. Alcohol in sachets and small bottles is easily accessible and affordable, posing grave risks to public health,” she said.
NAFDAC disclosed that it will continue to collaborate with key agencies, including the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA), to conduct nationwide sensitization campaigns highlighting the dangers of consuming alcohol in sachets and small containers.
The agency urged manufacturers to comply with the new directive ahead of the deadline, warning that violators will face strict regulatory sanctions once the ban takes full effect.
