The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enforce the ban on production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and bottles under 200ml by December 2025.
The directive, supported by the Senate and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, aims to protect public health—particularly among children, adolescents, and young adults—from the dangers of alcohol misuse.
NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, stressed that the agency would not compromise its duty to regulate alcohol and safeguard Nigerians’ well-being. She noted that sachet and small-volume alcohol products are cheap, easily concealable, and highly accessible, leading to abuse, especially among minors and commercial drivers. This, she added, has contributed to rising incidents of domestic violence, accidents, and other social vices.
The regulation applies exclusively to spirit drinks packaged in sachets or bottles below 200ml, and manufacturers, distributors, and retailers are urged to comply fully with the phase-out deadline, as no extensions will be granted.
