*Says it alerted NAFDAC Earlier
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Bullion Go-Neat Global Ltd, manufacturers of Coco Samba Herbal Mixture on Monday, declared that falsified Coco Samba Herbal Mixture products are not from its stable.
Managing Director of the Company, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo expressed this in a statement made available to journalists
He stated that earlier in 2022, Bullion Go-Neat Global Ltd, lodged a formal complaint with the Director of the Investigation & 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.
Ambassador Ajadi pointed out that 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.
According to Ambassador Ajadi, “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”, he said.
The Managing Director added, ” 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”.
Ambassador Ajadi noted that himself and the entire management team of Bullion Go-Neat Global Limited expressed shock at the circulating news and assured stakeholders that all necessary actions would be taken to address the issue promptly.
Displaying copy of the letter previously submitted to NAFDAC, outlining the company’s concerns and seeking intervention to Journalists, Ambassador Ajadi
said Bullion Go-Neat Global Ltd encourages the public to await the outcome of the ongoing investigation and appreciates the continued support and understanding of its customers, importers, distributors, and healthcare providers.
“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”.
He said the company will be ready to provide further information or inquiries, when and where such is demanded.
