The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered 6-unregistered and 1-revalidated agrochemicals in the open market.
The agency says its has sealed an agro chemical store selling the illicit products in Gboko, Benue State.
724 cartons of expired Patriarc agrochemicals, which have been revalidated , were seized. Similarly, unregistered products such as Kris herbicide, E-Tong Reapon 800WG, Onion Texas, Tomato Chiloli, and Hot Pepper were also seized.
A statement shared by the agency on Friday reveals that the development follows extensive investigation which began in Bauchi State and extended to Kano State.
According to the statement, the owner of the store is on the run. However, NAFDAC have secured and sealed off the facility.
The agency calls on consumers to stay alert and report any suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office to help safeguard public safety.
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