

Getting tough on counterfeiters in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC*) has recently submitted a Bill to the Nigerian National Assembly seeking a life jail term for counterfeiters found to be dealing in counterfeit regulated products in Nigeria. This NAFDAC Bill is to amend the current Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act by introducing the death penalty for counterfeiting offences, a whistle blowing policy and provision