The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has inaugurated a Joint Inter-Agency Committee to oversee the development of its Digital Traceability Portal, a major initiative aimed at combating counterfeit products and enhancing transparency across Nigeria’s supply chains.
In a statement issued by the Commission’s management, the FCCPC explained that the portal will assign unique QR codes to products, enabling consumers, retailers, manufacturers, and regulators to verify authenticity, trace origins, and ensure end-to-end product tracking.
Executive Commissioner of Corporate Services, Mr. Kola Alabi, emphasized the Commission’s commitment to improving product integrity and consumer safety through digital innovation.
“As the apex consumer protection body, the FCCPC has engaged key stakeholders to collaborate on building a platform that ensures product traceability and authenticity,” Alabi said. Related News
“The ultimate goal is to significantly reduce counterfeiting and tackle challenges within the supply chain.”
The newly formed committee includes representatives from critical agencies such as the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Police Force, the National Orientation Agency (NOA), and the Anti-Counterfeiting Collaboration (ACC).
Alabi noted that the initiative is grounded in the FCCPC’s mandate under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, which empowers the Commission to promote fair market practices, protect consumers from deceptive trade, and foster cross-agency collaboration to safeguard public interest.
The Traceability Portal is expected to usher in a new era of digital accountability, helping to eliminate fake products and boost consumer trust through real-time product verification and supply chain visibility.
Source; The Nation
