The Chadian Ministry of Trade and Industry issued a formal directive on February 3, 2026, to reinforce a total ban on the importation, manufacture, and sale of adulterated alcoholic beverages throughout the country.
This announcement, signed by Minister Guibolo Fanga Matthieu, serves as a high-priority reminder of Decree No. 2835, originally enacted in September 2022. The government’s decision to reiterate this law follows a troubling spike in the trafficking and consumption of illicit spirits, which authorities have flagged as a severe threat to national public health.
Adulterated beverages, often produced in unregulated artisanal settings or smuggled across borders, lack standardized quality controls and frequently contain toxic substances. The Ministry emphasized that the ban covers every level of the supply chain, including possession and consumption, to dismantle the illegal market entirely. Under the 2022 decree, individuals found violating these regulations will face strict criminal penalties, signaling the State’s firm position against the distribution of harmful substances.
To ensure the law is strictly enforced, Minister Matthieu has instructed fraud prevention agencies, security forces, and specialized control services to increase their vigilance and ramp up surveillance operations. These forces have been tasked with identifying and shuting down illegal distribution networks that have recently resurfaced. By intensifying these crackdowns, the Chadian government aims to protect its citizens from the immediate medical risks associated with uncontrolled alcohol while upholding the integrity of the country’s regulated trade sector.
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