NAFDAC mops up fake beverages in Bauchi market

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC in Bauchi State has commenced a three-day exercise in markets to mop up fake Milo chocolate drinks in circulation.

The State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Dr Paul Kamai made this known on Wednesday in Bauchi.

“The NAFDAC office began the inspections in markets and superstores to get rid of the fake Milo in circulation following a directive from the Headquarters.

“This exercise will last for three days starting Tuesday,” he said.

According to Kumai, the agency has scheduled a date within the week to engage the leadership of the association of Agro chemical dealers on the dangers of chemicals on foods.

“In Bauchi, we will engage the dealers of Agro chemicals against the use of Dictholoruvis and Paraquat chemicals to store food as we approach the harvest period.

“These are dangerous chemicals that have been banned over time,” he added.

Kamai called the attention of Bakers and packaged water producers to renew their licenses within the stipulated two-year timeline.

He said failure to renew the operational licenses could result in penalties that might affect business operations.

Kamai urged small and medium enterprises to register their products with NAFDAC to assimilate their products into Nigerian markets.