The Federal Government says it has begun enforcing the ban on alcoholic beverages popularly known as kpelebe produced in sachets less than 200ml.
Speaking in Abuja on Monday, February 5, the director-general of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, said: “As of January 31, 2024, there is no alcoholic beverage in these categories that are registered by NAFDAC.
I also want to inform you that the agency has started enforcement actions to enforce the implementation of this policy. The window period given to manufacturers by NAFDAC to sell off all alcoholic drinks in this category elapsed on January 31, 2024.
To this end on the first day, after the elapse of the window period, the agency commenced nationwide enforcement actions on February 1, 2024 to enforce the implementation of the new policy”.
