ABUJA – The Consumer Rights Advocacy Network (CRAN) has accused the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) of high-handedness in its implementation of the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, CRAN described the ban as “regulatory overreach” that fails to consider the economic impact on local manufacturers, retailers, and low-income consumers. The group also criticized what it called a lack of inclusive stakeholder consultation before the enforcement began.
NAFDAC has defended the ban, citing public health concerns and the need to curb underage access to alcohol. The agency insists the policy aligns with global best practices on substance control.
Small-scale producers and market associations have joined the criticism, warning of massive job losses and a surge in illicit, unregulated products if the ban is not reviewed.
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