Nigeria moves to enforce phase-out of sachet alcohol

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NAFDAC said it has resumed enforcement of its December 2025 phase-out of alcohol sold in sachets and in plastic bottles under 200ml.
Nigeria moves to enforce phase-out of sachet alcohol
Why it matters
Producers and distributors now face immediate compliance pressure to stop packaging, importing, and retailing affected SKUs, forcing rapid shifts to larger formats or alternative packaging. Retailers serving low-income consumers risk near-term stock disruptions and lost sales if supply is pulled before substitutes are in place. The enforcement restart also raises near-term labor and political risk, with industry-linked unions already mobilizing around job-loss claims that could trigger further regulatory reversals or carve-outs.
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