From MUSLIUDEEN ADEBAYO, Ibadan
The manufacturer of Coco Samba Herbal Mixture, Bullion Go-Neat Global Ltd, has said that it had earlier informed the National Agency for Food, Drug and Administration (NAFDAC) about counterfeit products.
This became necessary in view of recent reports circulating on some Online media platforms regarding the falsification of the products.
The manufacturer noted that the falsified products are not from its stable.
Managing Director of the company, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, made these declarations in a statement made available to journalists on recently.
He maintained that the company had earlier in 2022, lodged a formal complaint with the Director of the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Apapa, Lagos, regarding the counterfeiting of their product, Cocosamba Milk and Chocolate Flavored with Herbal Extract, bearing NAFDAC registration number A8-9149L.
Oguntoyinbo said it is crucial to note that before the registration of Cocosamba Milk and Chocolate Flavored with Herbal Extract, the company had been producing Cocosamba Bitters Alcoholic drinks with NAFDAC No A8-4418L.
He said however, due to low market demand, the production of Cocosamba Bitters Alcoholic Drink was discontinued, and the product has not been in production since the expiry date of the license.
“Bullion Go-Neat Global Limited, in response to the recent news, expressed its unwavering commitment to maintaining high standards in its manufacturing processes.
“The company commended NAFDAC for its role in ensuring that manufacturers comply with statutory laws related to standardization.
“The General Manager of the company, Oguntade Samuel Oluseyi highlighted this commitment during the company’s end-of-year gathering”.
Oguntoyinbo said himself and the entire management team of the company, expressed shock at the news circulating and assured stakeholders that all necessary actions would be taken to address the issue promptly.
“The management and staff of the company have initiated efforts to identify individuals responsible for counterfeit products.
“They have pledged to collaborate with the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in reporting and taking action against anyone found guilty of this illegal offense”.
