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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a strong warning to the public about the illegal distribution and sale of counterfeit Ginny Non-Dairy Creamer products in Nigeria.
These products, which are particularly popular in the northern regions of the country, have been identified as serious regulatory violations and pose significant health risks to consumers.
Non-dairy creamers, commonly used as milk substitutes in various beverages and food preparations, have become a target for counterfeiters due to their high demand. The fake versions of Ginny Non-Dairy Creamer have been found to deviate significantly from regulatory standards, including NAFDAC’s Pre-Packaged Food Labelling Guidelines.
Falsified Product vs Genuine Product
Upon comparing the counterfeit product with a genuine batch of Ginny Non-Dairy Creamer, several discrepancies were identified:
- The counterfeit batch is labeled “Ginny Milky Creamer,” which contradicts the authentic product name, “Ginny Non-Dairy Creamer,” potentially confusing consumers.
- Unlike the genuine product, which specifies FUJIAN JUMBO GRAND FOOD CO. LTD. in China as the manufacturer, the counterfeit batch lacks clear manufacturing details, raising concerns about its origins and quality control.
- The counterfeit products notably lack a NAFDAC registration number, a crucial indicator of compliance with the safety and quality standards enforced by the agency.
- Critical details such as the type of “creamer” (dairy or non-dairy), net weight (indicated ambiguously as “±35g”), and misleading pictorial representations are missing or incorrect.
In response to these findings, NAFDAC has instructed its zonal directors and state coordinators to intensify surveillance efforts to identify and remove the counterfeit Ginny Non-Dairy Creamer products from circulation.
Distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers are strongly advised to exercise caution when purchasing packaged food products, ensuring they obtain them only from authorized and licensed suppliers.
Consumers who suspect they have purchased counterfeit Ginny Creamer products, or any other substandard regulated goods, are urged to report their concerns promptly to NAFDAC. Reports can be made through various channels, including the NAFDAC hotline and email, to facilitate swift regulatory action and protect public health.
Healthcare professionals and consumers are also encouraged to report any adverse effects or side effects related to the use of NAFDAC-regulated products through the agency’s electronic reporting platforms.
Source: Nairametrics
