FCCPC Issues Public Alert Over Sale of Substandard Sugar in Nigerian Markets
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has uncovered the availability of substandard and unregistered sugar products in Nigerian markets
The products, which failed to meet mandatory Vitamin A fortification requirements, pose serious health risks to consumers, undermine the integrity of the local sugar industry, and contribute to price manipulation that harms the market.
A statement by the Director, Corporate Affairs Mr. Ondaje Ijagwu says the commission while Acting on a tip-off, conducted discreet investigations across the country, particularly in the South-West and the North-East which 
reveals that many of the identified sugar products lacked normal labeling, including production and expiry dates, batch numbers, and the mandatory National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) registration.
The statement notes that most of the products were not fortified with Vitamin A, a critical nutrient essential for good vision, immune health, and overall well-being.
According to the statement, absence of this fortification exposes Nigerian consumers to serious health risks, including blindness and increased susceptibility to infections, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children and pregnant women.
The statement urges Nigerian consumers to verify the authenticity of sugar products by ascertaining they carry proper labeling, including NAFDAC registration and evidence of Vitamin A fortification.
It stresses that the commission is intensifying enforcement and surveillance in collaboration with NAFDAC, the Nigeria Customs Service, and other relevant agencies for enhanced surveillance and follow-up market inspections to disrupt the supply chain of smuggled sugar products.
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