saccharin

NAFDAC Vows to Close Down Bakeries Using Saccharin, Bromate in Bread

Dec 8, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Bromate In Bread Linked To Cancer Risk For Nigerians

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to bakeries nationwide against the use of saccharin and bromate in bread production. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency’s Director-General, issued the warning during a segment on a News Forum. She stated that any bakery found … Read more

We Didn’t Advise Against Eating Nigerian Bread – NAFDAC

Aug 28, 2024. by Praise Ben

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted claims that it advised Nigerians to avoid eating bread. NAFDAC’s South-West Coordinator, Roseline Ajayi, recently highlighted that some bread in the market failed laboratory tests due to the use of saccharin instead of sugar by producers. A reporter then filmed Ajayi’s remarks, … Read more