NECA, SON reject proposed NAFDAC bill, warn of regulatory duplication

By Soni Daniel
Employers’ body urges National Assembly to exclude tobacco products from legislation
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and industry operators have rejected aspects of the proposed Food, Medical Products and Related Products (Registration, Etc.) Bill, 2026, warning that the legislation could create regulatory conflicts, duplicate existing laws and disrupt legitimate businesses.
NECA, in a formal submission to the Senate Committee on Health, urged the National Assembly to exclude tobacco products from the proposed legislation, arguing that the sector is already subject to a dedicated regulatory framework....