Nigerians ignorant about food safety regulation — NAFDAC DG
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has described Nigerians as “very ignorant”, saying many people do not understand the roles of agencies responsible for food safety and pesticide regulation. Adeyeye made the remark in an interview with BusinessDay TV on Monday while explaining NAFDAC’s regulatory Read More:…
The Director-General of Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has asserted that Nigerians are "very ignorant" regarding food safety and pesticide regulation. In an interview with BusinessDay TV, Adeyeye explained NAFDAC's regulatory responsibilities and the division of duties between NAFDAC and the Ministry of Agriculture.
She emphasized that NAFDAC does not regulate fresh produce sold in markets, stating that its mandate covers processed and semi-processed foods. Adeyeye explained that food safety regulation involves several agencies from farm to fork, and it is NAFDAC's role to approve, regulate, and control pesticides. However, she noted that the Ministry of Agriculture has the primary responsibility for training farmers on the appropriate use of pesticides.
She highlighted the issue of inadequate understanding of pesticide instructions, which could lead to misuse by farmers. Adeyeye also mentioned that NAFDAC cannot independently reach all farmers in the country due to the high illiteracy rate. Instead, she said the Ministry of Agriculture should handle such training.
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