The federal government has launched a sensitisation program to alert Nigerians about the dangers of food adulteration, including products like palm oil, fruits, meat, and grains.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) spearheaded this initiative in Abuja with the Executive Vice Chairman of the agency emphasising that it will persistently monitor and penalize violators to ensure food safety.
Food adulteration in Nigeria is now a major concern that threatens food security by endangering public health and eroding consumer confidence.
From contaminated milk to poor grains and spices, the infiltration of substandard and hazardous substances into the food supply chain has far-reaching implications.
In response to this growing menace, the Nigerian government has intensified its efforts to safeguard the integrity of food products and one of them is by engaging in sensitization
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the agency entrusted with the crucial mandate of ensuring food safety for consumers, has now convened a sensitisation meeting with key stakeholders.
The gathering included representatives from healthcare, the food and drug agency, as well as traders.
Amid the events marking this important day, the Health Ministry’s lecture unveiled startling revelations about the short and long-term implications of food adulteration.
Meanwhile, the FCCPC’s active forerunner emphasised the significance of these engagements
Other stakeholders present shared their submissions and concerns about this practice.
