Lagos State Government raises an alarm about expired and near-expired products being sold in markets and retail outlets across the state, with authorities saying sellers allegedly manipulate production and expiry dates. The warning comes from the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), which says it is monitoring and moving to enforce compliance.
According to outlets, LASCOPA claims that some products, including items such as devices and chemicals, may be sold after dates are erased and reprinted using tools intended to alter labeling. The agency advises consumers to be cautious and to scrutinize product dates before purchase. Both reports describe the concern as an enforcement and consumer-protection issue, but they do not specify which particular brands or categories are most affected.
While the accounts align on the central allegation—date alteration on expired or near-expired goods—the coverage focuses on the consumer alert and the agency’s response. One outlet emphasizes the monitoring and enforcement step, while the other highlights the warning to consumers about the alleged practice.
