{"id":144172,"date":"2024-08-27T19:44:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T18:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsdigest.ng\/?p=144172"},"modified":"2024-08-27T19:44:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T18:44:05","slug":"nafdac-refutes-online-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=144172","title":{"rendered":"NAFDAC Refutes Online Claims About Unsafe Bread"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted claims made in a widely circulated online video regarding the safety of bread sold in Nigerian markets. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The video, which alleged that most bread in the market is failing laboratory tests due to the use of saccharine as a sugar substitute, has been dismissed by the agency.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued by NAFDAC\u2019s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency clarified that the claims made in the video do not align with its observations or regulatory stance. <\/p>\n<p>The agency emphasized that it has not raised concerns about widespread issues with bread failing tests due to saccharine use. <\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC further explained that the use of saccharine in bread is not permitted under the Nigerian Industrial Standard (NIS) and other global food additive regulations.<\/p>\n<p> The agency assured the public that all food additives, including sweeteners, undergo rigorous safety assessments before approval. <\/p>\n<p>Any baker found using unauthorized additives would face appropriate sanctions.<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC distanced itself from the video and reassured the public of its commitment to ensuring the safety of food products in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p> The agency emphasized that the opinions expressed in the video are those of the reporter and do not reflect NAFDAC&#8217;s position.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted claims made in a widely circulated online video regarding the safety of bread sold in Nigerian markets. 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