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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has ordered manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers to withdraw consumer goods with incomplete, misleading or deceptive labels from the Nigerian market.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the commission said its market surveillance, routine inspections, and quality assurance activities found products missing key information required under Nigeria’s product-labelling standards.
The missing details include production and expiry or best-before dates, batch numbers, manufacturer information, ingredient lists, allergen information and country of origin.
According to the FCCPC, the circulation of such products could expose consumers to health, safety and financial risks by preventing them from making informed purchasing decisions.
The commission expressed concern over the increasing circulation, distribution and sale of consumer goods that do not comply with existing labelling standards and regulations.
It added that some products were being sold “without production dates, expiry or best-before dates, batch numbers, manufacturer details, ingredient lists, allergen information, country of origin, and other mandatory labelling information.”
Businesses Ordered to Act
The commission directed businesses across the supply chain to immediately review their inventories and remove non-compliant products from sale.
“Accordingly, the Commission directs all manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers to immediately review their inventories and withdraw from sale any consumer goods that do not comply with applicable labelling requirements,” it said.
“Businesses that continue to distribute or sell non-compliant products risk appropriate regulatory enforcement action,” the FCCPC said.
The commission said its intervention was based on its mandate under the Competition and Consumer Protection Act to promote consumer safety and protect consumers’ right to information.
It said labelling requirements must be observed in line with applicable standards established by competent regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
Consumers Urged to Check Labels
The FCCPC also urged consumers to inspect product labels carefully before making purchases.
It advised consumers to avoid products with “missing, illegible, altered, misrepresented, or poor-quality labels,” as well as products carrying false claims or misleading information.
“Suspected cases of non-compliance should be reported promptly through the Commission’s official complaint channels,” it said.
The commission said it would intensify nationwide market surveillance and enforcement in collaboration with relevant regulatory authorities.
The warning comes as Nigerian consumers increasingly rely on packaged and processed goods, making accurate labelling important for checking product safety, ingredients, allergens, expiry dates and other information before purchase.
PUBLIC ADVISORY: MANDATORY LABELLING OF MANUFACTURED GOODS FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION
Pursuant to Sections 17(p),(w),(x), 114, 116, 123 and 125 of the
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