The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced on Tuesday that enforcement of the total ban on alcohol sold in sachets and small PET bottles will commence in January 2026
NAFDAC Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye stated at a press briefing that the agency remains committed to safeguarding public health, emphasizing that protecting Nigerians’ well-being is its top priority.
She explained that the enforcement would ensure full compliance with the ban on producing and selling alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles under 200ml, which must be fully implemented by December 2025.
Adeyeye noted that the ban aligns with a recent Senate directive and has the full backing of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The measure is aimed at shielding Nigerians, particularly children and young adults, from the harmful effects of alcohol consumption.
According to her, the sale of high-alcohol-content drinks in small, inexpensive, and easily concealable containers contributes to addiction, misuse, and reckless behavior among minors and commercial drivers. She linked the widespread availability of these beverages to domestic violence, road accidents, school dropouts, and other social vices that destabilize families and communities.
“In December 2018, NAFDAC, the Federal Ministry of Health, and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with the Association of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employers and the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria,” Adeyeye said. The original deadline of January 31, 2024, was extended to December 2025 to allow manufacturers to reconfigure facilities and exhaust existing stock.
She highlighted that the new Senate resolution aligns with this agreement and Nigeria’s commitment to the World Health Organization’s Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol, adopted in 2010.
“This ban is protective, not punitive,” Adeyeye said, emphasizing it aims to safeguard the health and future of children and youth based on scientific evidence and global public health standards. She stressed that public health cannot be sacrificed for short-term economic gains, noting that a nation’s true wealth lies in the well-being of its people.
Adeyeye clarified that only spirit drinks packaged in sachets and small PET or glass bottles under 200ml fall under the regulation. She urged all stakeholders—including manufacturers, distributors, and retailers—to comply with the December 2025 phase-out deadline, warning that no further extensions would be granted.
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