NAFDAC bans small alcohol packaging, sparking industry outrage.
NAFDAC banned the packaging and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small PET bottles.
Manufacturers, particularly distillers and blenders, oppose the restriction, citing fears about job loss, economic damage, and beer producers’ purported agenda to dominate the spirits industry.
They call for access control and regulation rather than a complete prohibition, emphasising responsible drinking and moderation.