The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing a total ban on the production and sale of alcoholic drinks in sachets and small plastic or glass bottles below 200ml by December 2025.
This move is in compliance with the Nigerian Senate’s directive and aims to protect public health, particularly among young people and vulnerable groups.
NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, stated that the ban is necessary due to the rising cases of alcohol misuse among minors, commercial drivers, and low-income earners.
The proliferation of sachet and small-volume alcoholic drinks has made it easier for underage consumers to access and conceal alcohol, fueling addiction, domestic violence, and other social issues.
The agency had previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of Health, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and industry associations in 2018 to phase out sachet and small-bottle alcoholic packaging by January 2024.
However, the moratorium was extended to December 2025 to allow manufacturers to exhaust old stock and adjust their production lines.
