FG bans production of alcohol in sachet, 200ml bottles effective January 2026
The Federal Government has officially banned the production, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and 200-millilitre bottles.According to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), enforcement of the ban will begin on January 1, 2026. To strengthen regulatory enforcement, NAFDAC disclosed that the Federal Government has approved the recruitment of an additional 1,000 personnel starting in December. Speaking at a press briefing in…
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FG bans production of alcohol in sachet, 200ml bottles effective January 2026
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