The popular saying “health is wealth” seems to be dropping on deaf ears in Lagos, and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) cannot help but step in.
As we speak, the Agency has shut down several sachet water factories in Lagos State.
The affected factories are situated in the Alimosho Local Government Area of the state.
These factories were shut down for operating in an unhygienic environment.
NAFDAC Investigation
The sealing of the factories followed inspections by the agency’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate.
The Agency explained that the factories operating in unhygienic environment was a violation of the agency’s Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations.
According to NAFDAC, the unhygienic conditions of these factories posed serious health risks to consumers.
NAFDAC warned consumers to be cautious of the sachet water and bottled water they consume.
Unsafe Environments
Speaking via a statement, the Agency said, “NAFDAC has closed several packaged water factories in Alimosho, Lagos State.
This follows an investigative inspections by the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate.
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The factories were found operating in untidy and unsafe environments, violating NAFDAC’s Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations.
“The inspections revealed that the unhygienic conditions of these factories posed serious health risks due to potential contamination by pathogenic microorganisms.
Water Safety
As a result, numerous factories were sealed for non-compliance with NAFDAC regulations.
This emphasises the importance of adhering to proper GMP to ensure water safety.
“NAFDAC urges the public to remain vigilant when purchasing sachet and bottled water, verifying supply sources, and reporting any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.”
