The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed 10 packaged water companies in Ondo State over non-compliance with the regulation and standards including production of water unfit for consumption.
The Ondo State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Mr. Benu Philip, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Akure.
Philip said the affected companies, which spread across the state, had their premises sealed between January and June.
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He explained that all the affected companies were operating with expired licences and producing in an unhygienic environment.
“In addition to locking the facilities, the companies will pay an administrative charge for late renewal of their registration licences and submit necessary documents for the renewal process,” he said.
Philip said the licence issued was not forever, adding that renewal periods should be sustained to avoid regulatory interruption.
He advised Nigerians to always look out for the NAFDAC registration number on the sachet and bottled water, batch information and date markings.
“Most of the packaged water, popularly called “pure water”, that I know of in Ondo State since I came on board, have been operating with expired licences.
“The licence is the marketing authorisation that enables you to sell your product in the market as verified and safe for consumption.
He said the agency would continue to collaborate with other agencies to ensure its set goals and targets were achieved. (NAN)
