NAFDAC shuts down four water factories over poor nanufacturing practices
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed four table water factories and summoned their operations managers for failing to comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
The affected factories include Oral Water and Logistics Limited, producers of Yireh Yaweh Table Water, and Le-Starlight Table Water, both located in Jikwoyi, Abuja. Others are Daraja Table Water and Iris Table Water and Beverages, makers of Siris Table Water, situated in the Karshi area of Nasarawa, within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
During an enforcement operation in Abuja on Monday, NAFDAC officials locked the factories due to concerns over the quality of their water production.
Wilberforce-Glory Albert, head of NAFDAC’s Mararaba Office, explained that the facilities failed to meet GMP requirements, prompting immediate action.
According to Albert, many of the factories lacked essential production infrastructure, including pallets for stacking finished products.
Some operated without a production manager, while others lacked valid licenses, proper packaging materials, adequate lighting, or properly attired staff.
“These violations are why we sealed the factories and summoned them for further investigation,” she said, adding that this action marks the start of a broader crackdown on substandard production.
She emphasized that NAFDAC had recently established a new enforcement office under the FCT Directorate, overseeing areas such as Mararaba, Keffi, Nyanya, Jikwoyi, and Kurudu.
“We are committed to ensuring compliance. There will be no hiding place for manufacturers who disregard GMP standards.
Those found violating regulations must obtain the necessary licenses and adhere to proper production conditions,” Albert warned.
Some of the sealed factories claimed to be registered with NAFDAC but failed to provide the required documentation. As a result, they were directed to present their credentials at the agency’s office.
Additionally, NAFDAC stated that the factories would be subject to sanctions, including penalties for expired licenses and investigation fees.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to identifying and shutting down any illegal operations within the sector.
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