FG begins crackdown on sachet alcohol, bottles under 200ml
Naija News • 1h ago
The Federal Government on Tuesday formally flagged off a nationwide enforcement and public enlightenment campaign on the ban of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small PET and glass bottles below 200 millilitres.
The joint press conference, held in Abuja, was organised by the National Orientation Agency in collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
The ban, which took effect on January 1, 2026, targets the production, distribution, and sale of alcohol in sachets and bottles smaller than 200ml. The measure is part of efforts to curb underage drinking and harmful consumption patterns.
Speaking at the briefing, NAFDAC Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, said the enfo...