The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and
Control (NAFDAC) says unauthorised sugar products manufactured in Brazil and
India are being circulated across Nigeria.
In a statement on Wednesday, the agency gave the name of the
products as Usina Bela Vista S/a Sugar and DCM Shriram Sugar, manufactured by
Usina Bela Vista (Grupo Bazan) and has 24 months shelf life.
The agency warned the public against consuming the sugar
products, adding that they were illegally imported and could endanger the
health of consumers.
“The products are imported through Cameroun (Douala), Niger, Chad & Benin Republic into the Nigerian border communities of Borno, Adamawa, Lagos, Oyo and Ogun states, etc,” the statement reads.
“Monthly, an
estimated value of 200 trucks have been found to be distributed within the
Nigerian markets in communities including Mubi, Gamboru’gala, Saki, Kishi,
Badagry, and Idi – Iroko and sold for N32,000 – N 34,000 per bag.
“These products are not registered by NAFDAC and are
non-fortified with Vitamin A. Therefore, the illegal importation and marketing
of the products pose a risk to the health of consumers, as the safety and
quality of the products are not guaranteed.
“NAFDAC implores importers, distributors, retailers, and
consumers to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid
the importation, distribution, sale and consumption of the unregistered
regulated products. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be
carefully checked.
“Anyone in possession
of the above-mentioned foreign unregistered sugar brand products is advised to
submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.
“If you, or someone you know, have consumed this product, or
suffered any adverse reaction/event after consumption, you are advised to seek
immediate medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.”
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