NAFDAC JUSTIFIES BANNING ‘INDOMIE SPECIAL CHICKEN’ FLAVOUR IN NIGERIA

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Prof Moji Adeyeye

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has hinted at the reasons behind banning the ‘Indomie Super Chicken’ flavour in Nigeria.

In a statement signed by the agency on Tuesday and made available to newsmen, Adeyeye said the agency has commenced sampling and analysis of Indomie noodles flavours including their seasonings for the presence of ethylene oxide.

She assured Nigerians of a thorough investigation of the products both at factory and market levels. She also gave assurance that the outcome of the sampling and analysis of the products would be made public.

It partly read, “Indomie instant noodles products and other brands of noodles registered by NAFDAC for sale in the Nigerian market are manufactured in Nigeria and are only granted NAFDAC registration status following a strict regulatory regime covering all aspects of Good Manufacturing Practice.Related News

“The Management of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC is aware of the recall of Indomie Instant Noodles ‘Special Chicken Flavour’ by the Ministries of Health in Malaysia and Taiwan on account of the alleged presence of ethylene oxide, a compound associated with an increased risk of cancer.

“NAFDAC, as a responsible and responsive regulator, is taking swift actions to carry out random sampling and analysis of Indomie noodles (including the seasoning) for the presence of ethylene oxide, as well as extending the investigation to other brands of instant noodles offered for sale to Nigerians.

“We use this medium to assure the public that a thorough investigation of the products will be conducted both at the factory and market levels and our findings will be communicated.”

The agency also seized the opportunity to informed the general public that the implicated Indomie Instant Noodles ‘Special Chicken Flavour’ is not registered by NAFDAC for sale in Nigeria. 

Adeyeye however said it is important to mention that noodles are on the Import Prohibition List of the Federal Government of Nigeria and are therefore not permitted for importation to Nigeria.

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