The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered unlabelled and unregistered cosmetic products, alongside packaging materials, during a fresh enforcement operation at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex.
The discovery was made at the Tools and Hardware Complex, where officials reportedly found cosmetic products and packaging materials during an inspection of the premises.
NAFDAC announced the development on Saturday through a post on its official X account, accompanied by video footage showing the enforcement operation.
The agency said the operation uncovered unlabelled and unregistered cosmetics, raising fresh concerns about the circulation of potentially unsafe beauty products in the Nigerian market.
The latest discovery adds to a series of enforcement operations conducted by NAFDAC at the Trade Fair Complex, which has repeatedly come under scrutiny over suspected illegal activities involving regulated products.In February 2026, the agency reported uncovering banned, fake and unregistered cosmetics valued at more than ₦3 billion in a warehouse concealed inside an unfinished building at the APT section of the complex.
Items recovered during that operation included 728 cartons of Crusader soap, 718 cartons of E45 soap and quantities of Extract Gold whitening soap, which the agency identified as banned products.
NAFDAC has consistently warned that the use of unregistered and banned cosmetics could expose consumers to harmful chemicals, potentially resulting in skin damage and other health complications.
The agency has urged Nigerians to exercise caution when purchasing beauty products, check for valid NAFDAC registration numbers and report suspicious products or activities to its nearest office.The latest operation underscores the need for stronger regulatory enforcement and increased public awareness to protect consumers from potentially dangerous cosmetic products.
