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Here’s Why NAFDAC Banned Sachet Alcoholic Drinks In Nigeria

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said no more registration of alcohol in a sachet.

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said no more registration of alcohol in a sachet.

The agencies have told the manufacturers to stop selling them because it’s fraudulent, illegal, and bad for health.

They have now confided on the Nigeria police to carry out an arrest on anyone found with alcohol-in-sachets, small volume PET, and glass bottles below 200 milliliters and above 30 percent ABV.

Why NAFDAC Banned Sachet Alcoholic Drinks In Nigeria?

The NAFDAC’s actions against sachet alcohol represent reckless drinking by adolescents below the age of 18 years.

The manufacturers and producers have now promised to reduce the production of the products in the country to 50 percent.

Here’s a statement issued by NAFDAC, talking about why sachet alcoholic drink should be banned in Nigeria:

  • “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.

What is your opinion on this, do you think they will obey?

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