The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers to immediately withdraw consumer goods that fail to meet mandatory product labelling requirements.
The Commission issued the directive in a public advisory published on its official X handle on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, citing provisions of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018.
The FCCPC said it had observed an increase in the circulation, distribution and sale of consumer products carrying incomplete, misleading or deceptive information.
According to the Commission, its market surveillance, routine inspections and quality assurance activities uncovered products lacking important information, including production dates, expiry or best-before dates, batch numbers, manufacturer details, ingredient lists, allergen information and country of origin.
The FCCPC said the FCCPA empowers it to promote consumer safety by ensuring that products comply with applicable labelling standards established by relevant regulatory authorities, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
The Commission warned that deceptive, incomplete or misleading labels violate consumers’ right to adequate information needed to make informed purchasing decisions.
It also warned that such products could expose consumers to health, safety and financial risks.
The FCCPC therefore directed businesses across the supply chain to immediately inspect their inventories and remove non-compliant products from sale.
“The Commission directs all manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers to immediately review their inventories and withdraw from sale any consumer goods that do not comply with applicable labelling requirements,” the advisory stated.
The Commission warned that businesses that continue to distribute or sell products that fail to meet the required standards could face regulatory enforcement action.
Consumers were also advised to carefully inspect product labels before purchasing goods and avoid products with missing, illegible, altered or poor-quality labels.
The FCCPC further urged consumers to be cautious of products carrying false claims or other information that could be misleading.
Members of the public were encouraged to report suspected cases of non-compliance through the Commission’s official complaint channels.
The FCCPC said it would continue to strengthen nationwide market surveillance and enforcement in collaboration with relevant regulatory authorities to ensure businesses comply with labelling requirements and to protect consumers.
The advisory was signed by the management of the Commission.
Source: FCCPC
