The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has certified noodles manufactured in Nigeria, saying they are safe for consumption.
The confirmation followed the Agency’s investigation into the presence of ethylene oxide or its metabolite in noodles or their seasonings.
This was made known by the Director General of NAFDAC, Moji Adeyeye, during a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday. She noted that ethylene oxide or its derivative was not found in any of the instant noodles produced in Nigeria and their seasonings which make them safe for consumption. The NAFDAC boss also declared that the level of mycotoxin and the heavy metals were within the internationally acceptable limit.
Giving account of how the sampling of the noodles was conducted, she noted that a total of one hundred and fourteen samples of instant noodles and the seasonings were received, the NAFDAC DG stated. The agency re-assured the public that it is proactive and committed to protecting the health of the public.
Chidozie Chima | September 20, 2024
