The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed four rice milling facilities in Nasarawa State over concerns of food safety violations and deceptive packaging practices.
The enforcement operation targeted local milling hubs located in Autabalefi, Masaka Main Market, and the Masaka Motor Park.
According to NAFDAC X page on Thursday, the affected facilities were involved in the repackaging of substandard or unregistered rice into empty branded bags of popular products such as Royal Stallion, Tomato, Big Bull, and BUA Rice.
“It was observed that beverages were stored outside the building and exposed to direct sunlight, raising serious hygiene and safety concerns,” NAFDAC stated.
In a separate move, the agency also placed the Masaka Depot of Nigerian Breweries on regulatory hold.
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Inspectors observed that several beverage products were being stored outside the building, directly exposed to sunlight—raising red flags regarding hygiene, safety, and potential product degradation.
“The Agency placed the Masaka Depot of Nigerian Breweries on hold for poor storage practices,” the agency noted.
NAFDAC reiterated its commitment to protecting public health and emphasized that food and beverage operators must meet established safety and quality standards or face regulatory consequences.
