NAFDAC has announced a ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles below 200ml, effective December 2025. This decision aims to protect public health, particularly young Nigerians, from the dangers of easily accessible high-alcohol-content drinks. The ban is part of Nigeria’s commitment to the World Health Organization’s Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol.
Key Points:
– Ban Effective Date: December 2025
– Products Affected: Spirit drinks in sachets and small PET/glass bottles below 200ml
– Reason: To curb misuse and addiction among minors and commercial drivers
– Enforcement: NAFDAC will collaborate with security agencies starting January 2026
The move is expected to reduce social problems linked to cheap, easily accessible alcohol, such as domestic violence, road accidents, and school dropouts.
