The Federal Government has ordered NAFDAC to suspend enforcement actions related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic drinks.
FG orders NAFDAC to halt enforcement on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle ban
The directive also directs the agency to immediately stop sealing factories and warehouses associated with the affected products.
Terrence Kuanum, Special Adviser on Public Affairs to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, announced the order in a statement issued in Abuja Wednesday.
Decision linked to security and economic concerns pending full policy rollout
The decision was made in response to concerns raised by the SGF and National Security Adviser regarding the security implications of enforcing the ban without a fully implemented National Alcohol Policy.
According to the statement, all actions related to the ban have been halted pending the completion of consultations and the full implementation of the National Alcohol Policy, despite the policy having been approved by the Federal Ministry of Health.