The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has issued a public alert on the growing circulation of substandard and unregistered edible oils across markets in Nigeria.
In a notice released on X on Tuesday, tagged ‘Public Alert No. 039/2025’, the agency warned that an influx of unsafe and illegally imported oils is spreading nationwide.
According to NAFDAC, the alert follows a report from Lebruni Agro Limited — a registered local producer of hygienically processed soybean (Liorga) and palm kernel oils — which raised concerns after an internal market survey revealed several questionable brands in circulation. These brands include FINO, PUR, OKI, SUPER DELICIEX, and LA JONIC, all allegedly supported by warehousing networks that aid illegal distribution.
NAFDAC said the adulterated products, whose sources and production standards are unknown, are being smuggled into the country and sold openly under various brand names.
NAFDAC said the oils have reportedly flooded markets in cities such as Onitsha, Aba, Owerri, Warri, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Ikom, Calabar, Lagos, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Yola, Gombe, Bauchi, Makurdi, Lafia, and border communities like Idiroko.
The agency stressed that the products carry no traceable manufacturer details and do not have NAFDAC registration numbers, confirming they are not listed in its official database.
