Nigeria
NAFDAC Declares Nigerian Noodles Safe For Consumption
The organization reaffirmed to the populace its proactive approach and dedication to safeguarding public health.
Noodles produced in Nigeria have received certification from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), indicating that they are safe for ingestion.
The confirmation came after the Agency looked into whether noodles or their toppings contained ethylene oxide or a metabolite of it.
This information was provided by Prof. Moji Adeyeye, Director General of NAFDAC, during a news conference on Thursday in Lagos.
She pointed out that all of the instant noodles made in Nigeria and their seasonings were safe for consumption because no instant noodles contained ethylene oxide or a derivative of it.
The head of NAFDAC further stated that the levels of mycotoxin and heavy metals were within the permitted range.
As a result, she said, “Noodles prepared in Nigeria are highly safe to eat.
She described the process of sampling the noodles, stating that “samples of chicken-flavored instant noodles from different brands (and spices) were gathered from the production facilities around the nation.
“This was done to make sure that the inquiry was thorough and included other instant noodle products made in Nigeria in addition to the implicated brand, Indomie.
The Post Marketing Surveillance Division also toured marketplaces and retail establishments in Lagos, Abuja, and Kano’s major cities, collecting instant noodle samples for lab evaluation.
The visits to the markets were done to keep an eye out for the Taiwanese and Malaysian unique chicken noodles in the Nigerian market.
The samples were taken from manufacturing facilities and the trade, and they were carefully packaged and brought to our central laboratory in Oshodi, Lagos, where analytical activities got started right away using procedures and standards that are accepted around the world.
The NAFDAC DG reported that 114 samples of instant noodles and spices were received for the sampling.
The organization reaffirmed to the populace its proactive approach and dedication to safeguarding public health.
