22/06/23
GABRIEL OLADIPO
The Director General Of The National Agency for Foods Drugs Administration And Control NAFDAC Professor Mojisola Adeyeye has re-assured Nigerians that instant noodles manufactured in Nigeria are safe for Human Consumption following the outcome of investigations carried out after the Taiwan and Malaysia Scare.
The Director General who publicly ate a plate of indomie instant noodles during briefing with Journalists in Lagos, Professor Adeyeye said the 114 samples of noodles tested in Abuja, Lagos and Kano States were free from Ethylene oxide and its derivatives.
The investigation was occasioned by the recall of indomie instant noodles special Chicken flavour by the ministries of health in Taiwan and Malaysia on account of Alleged presence of Ethylene Oxide,a chemical Compound associated with the risk of Cancer.
Beyond the test for ethylene oxide and its derivatives,other contaminates such as toxins and heavy Metals were also analysed with a little content found as permitted for consumption according to international Standard
A case of importing unregistered and expired drinks by GMAN drinks in Asaba Delta State of Nigeria, and arrest of one Mr Emmanuel Obidike for Counterfeit Medicines and Narcotic Drugs also came up for discussion
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