NAFDAC orders manufacturers of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET/plastic bottles under 200ml to recall and destroy affected products, warning that non-compliance could lead to permanent closure of facilities. The directive also includes requirements to submit compliance reports and to work under NAFDAC supervision for the inventorying and destruction of recalled items.
NAFDAC says the action follows the expiration of a transition period tied to the federal government’s ban on sale and production in prohibited pack sizes. The ban took effect on January 1, 2026, after concerns that high-alcohol-content drinks in small, inexpensive, and easily concealed packages are more accessible, including to children and young people. NAFDAC says it is using phased enforcement that begins with manufacturers and extends to markets and retail points.
Across the reports, the agency’s key enforcement measures are consistent: manufacturers that violate the ban must initiate nationwide recalls, may face “heavy” fines, and can be placed under additional regulatory sanctions. One outlet emphasizes the threat of recall or facility closure, while another highlights specific penalties and the possibility of continued closure until production lines are dismantled, disabled, or reconfigured and NAFDAC verifies compliance.
