L-Power Coffee operations suspended by National Drug Authority

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NDA’s imports control team intercepted a consignment of L-Power coffee which was being concealed as a nutritional supplement, sent samples to the Quality Control Laboratory and after the positive results.

NDA formally informed the importers of L-Power to take full responsibility for its destruction and recall (collect off the market) any products that could have been sneaked into Uganda.

NDA together with other law-enforcement agencies are continuing to investigate this matter to ensure that those who are responsible are held to account.

In a statement released on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, NDA communications officer Abiaz Rwamwiri says laboratory tests have confirmed that L-Power is adulterated.

"We hereby direct all drug shops, pharmacies, online shops, and supermarkets to stop with immediate effect selling, stocking, distributing, or dealing in L-Power Coffee. The public should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to NDA," Rwamwiri said.

A similar incident happened in November 2021 when NDA found significant amounts of Viagra in M-Magix coffee being marketed in the country claiming to make men strong.