The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has closed several packaged water factories in the Alimosho area of Lagos State for operating in unhygienic environments.
NAFDAC disclosed this in a statement and photos shared on X.com on Wednesday.
The agency revealed that the closure followed inspections by the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, which revealed that the factories were operating in “untidy and unsafe environments, violating good manufacturing practice regulations.”
The statement partly read, “The inspections revealed that the unhygienic conditions of these factories posed serious health risks due to potential contamination by pathogenic microorganisms.
“As a result, several factories were sealed for non-compliance with NAFDAC regulations.”
NAFDAC further urged the public to be vigilant when purchasing sachets and bottled water and to also verify supply sources.
It urged citizens to report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
It was reported earlier in May that NAFDAC sealed three unregistered bakeries and a sachet water factory in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The agency stated that the facilities were operating in makeshift structures with poor hygiene standards and posed serious health risks to consumers.
Credit: X| NafdacAgency
