NIGERIA – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a rallying call to various trade groups involved in Nigeria’s export business, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to halt the alarming rate of food export rejections by European and American markets. NAFDAC has stressed that a unified approach is essential, one that involves aligning…
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NAFDAC launches media campaign to combat dangerous food, drug practices
NIGERIA – In an effort to combat the perilous practice of the artificial ripening of fruits with calcium carbide, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) recently convened a crucial one-day media and stakeholders’ engagement. Held in Bauchi, the workshop, titled ‘Dangers of Drug Hawking and Ripening of Fruits with Calcium Carbide,’ aimed to shed light…
READ MORENAFDAC cracks down on unbranded cereals, safeguarding Nigeria’s consumers
NIGERIA – In a resounding call to action, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians against the perilous consumption of unbranded cereals that flood open markets across the nation. The Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, delivered this vital message during a recent gathering at the Agency’s Food Safety and…
READ MORENAFDAC raises alarm on artificial ripening of fruits
NIGERIA – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned consumers not to consume fruits that have been artificially ripened with calcium carbide. The agency reiterated its intention to rid Nigeria of the menace of substandard unwholesome foods, and other substandard regulated products as it raised concerns. NAFDAC noted that the agency was not oblivious…
READ MORENAFDAC alerts public on illegal importation of unregistered sugar brands
NIGERIA – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public notification regarding the illegal importation of unauthorized sugar brands manufactured in Brazil and India. In a statement, NAFDAC revealed that these products are being smuggled into Nigeria through various border routes, including Cameroon (Douala), Niger, Chad, and the Benin Republic, and are subsequently…
READ MORENAFDAC investigation clears Nigerian instant noodles of ethylene oxide contamination
NIGERIA – Following rigorous analytical activities and testing, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dissipated claims of the alleged presence of ethylene oxide in noodles and their seasonings. The investigation was prompted by the recalls of Indomie Instant Noodles in Malaysia and Taiwan, citing concerns about the potential cancer-causing compound. NAFDAC conducted a meticulous…
READ MORENAFDAC commits to enforcing good hygiene practices in bread processing
NIGERIA – Following rigorous analytical activities and testing, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dissipated claims of the alleged presence of ethylene oxide in noodles and their seasonings. The investigation was prompted by the recalls of Indomie Instant Noodles in Malaysia and Taiwan, citing concerns about the potential cancer-causing compound. NAFDAC conducted a meticulous…
READ MORENAFDAC raids supermarkets in Niger State uncovering expired, unregistered products
NIGERIA – In a recent operation conducted by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), 15 supermarkets in Minna, the capital of Niger State, were raided, leading to the sealing of one establishment and the confiscation of numerous expired commodities. During the extensive raids, NAFDAC officials discovered various items that had either expired or were being…
READ MORENigerian regulatory watchdog investigates Indomie noodles over cancer-linked concerns
NIGERIA – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an investigation into a popular brand of instant noodles over concerns about the presence of a substance linked to increased cancer risks. According to All Africa, the move follows a recall of “special chicken flavor” noodle brands in Malaysia and Taiwan after Ethylene oxide was…
READ MORENAFDAC destroys unwholesome products worth over U.S$ 70 million
NIGERIA – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed food products worth N32,683,359,280 (U.S$ 70890794.58) that were spurious, faked, expired, and unwholesome. The Lafia dump site was the site of the destruction exercise carried out by the NAFDAC North Central Zone, which includes the states of Benue, Kogi, Plateau, Kwara, Niger, and Nasarawa. In her…
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