Cosmetics, food, beverages account for 50 per cent of counterfeits products —NAFDAC

Cosmetic products, food, and beverages constitute more than half of all counterfeit items found in Nigeria, according to the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The agency's statement on Wednesday pointed to these sectors as major sources of fake products plaguing the market.

This revelation from NAFDAC highlights a critical concern for consumer safety and market integrity. The prevalence of counterfeit goods in everyday items like food and cosmetics poses direct risks to public health and erodes consumer trust.

The agency's focus on these specific categories suggests a concentrated effort is needed to combat the production and distribution of fake products. The widespread nature of these counterfeits indicates a significant challenge for regulatory bodies like NAFDAC in ensuring genuine products reach consumers.

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cosmetic products, food and beverages accounted for over 50 per cent of counterfeit products in the country.