The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the increasing circulation of substandard and unregistered edible oils in Nigeria, warning consumers to exercise caution. In a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday, the agency identified several brands, including FINO, PUR, OKI, SUPER DELICIEX, and LA JONIC, whose sources, production processes, and safety standards remain unknown.
NAFDAC noted that these products are being smuggled into the country and sold openly under multiple brand names in major markets across the nation. The affected cities include Onitsha, Aba, Owerri, Warri, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Ikom, Calabar, Lagos (Trade Fair, Okiarin, Ikotun, Mushin), Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Yola, Gombe, Bauchi, Idiroko, Makurdi, and Lafia. NAFDAC warned that consumption of these oils could pose serious health risks, as they do not meet the agency’s regulatory standards for edible products.
Consumers were urged to always check for NAFDAC registration numbers on product labels and report suspicious products to the nearest NAFDAC office. The agency reiterated its commitment to protecting public health by intensifying inspections, market surveillance, and enforcement actions against violators.
NAFDAC also called on traders and distributors to source products only from verified manufacturers and suppliers to prevent the spread of unsafe food items. This alert comes amid growing concerns over food safety in Nigeria, highlighting the urgent need for stricter monitoring of imported and locally distributed consumables.
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