The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control on Wednesday said cosmetic products, food and beverages account for over 50 per cent of counterfeit products in the country.
NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made this known at a news conference organised by the agency to commemorate the 2026 International Anti-Counterfeit Month observed globally in June.
Adeyeye, represented by Director of Investigation and Enforcement, NAFDAC, Dr Martins Iluyomade, said the percentage was based on the volume of counterfeit and fake cosmetics, food and beverages confiscated by NAFDAC.
She added that fake and substandard medicines containing incorrect ingredients, insufficient active pharmaceutical substances, or no active ingredients in circulation were also seized during various operations across the country.
“Cosmetics account for the most counterfeited products in Nigeria, followed by food and beverages, accounting for more than 50 per cent of seizures.
“Pharmaceuticals also account for significant proportion of NAFDAC’s enforcement activities.”
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