The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has initiated a three-day operation in Bauchi State to identify and remove counterfeit Milo chocolate drinks from local markets. Dr. Paul Kamai of the NAFDAC Bauchi State office announced the exercise during an interview with Pathway News on Wednesday.
Dr. Kamai explained that the inspection began on Tuesday, following a directive from the NAFDAC headquarters. The operation involves thorough checks in markets and superstores to eliminate the presence of fake Milo products.
In addition to this initiative, Dr. Kamai revealed that NAFDAC plans to meet with the leadership of the Agrochemical Dealers Association later this week. The discussion will focus on the risks associated with using harmful chemicals, such as Diclorovos and Paraquat, for food storage as the harvest season approaches. These chemicals have been banned due to their dangers.
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Dr. Kamai also urged bakers and packaged water producers to renew their licenses within the required two-year period to avoid penalties that could impact their business operations. He emphasized the importance for small and medium enterprises to register their products with NAFDAC to ensure their integration into the Nigerian market.
