The Federal Government has formally flagged off a nationwide enforcement and public enlightenment campaign on the ban of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and glass bottles below 200 milliliters.

The ban, which took effect on January 1, 2026, targets the production, distribution, and sale of alcohol in sachets and bottles smaller than 200 milliliters. The measure is part of efforts to curb underage drinking and harmful consumption patterns.

Speaking at a briefing, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, said the enforcement followed years of consultations, extensions, and alarming survey findings on alcohol consumption among minors.

Adeyeye explained that discussions around regulating high-concentration alcohol in sachets date back to 2018, when industry groups raised concerns about the impact on their businesses.

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