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NAFDAC labels practice a dangerous food fraud
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Says chemical used to make oil appear redder poses health risks
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Vows sanctions against offenders, urges Niger Govt to provide land for office
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued warning to palm oil marketers against the addition of Azodie, a chemical substance used to artificially enhance the redness of palm oil.
Dr Kenneth Azikwe, Zonal Director of NAFDAC’s North Central Zone, disclosed in Minna that unscrupulous traders usually engage in the act at night to deceive unsuspecting buyers. He described the practice as a grave public health threat.
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“Such sharp practices will not be tolerated. Anyone caught adding Azodie to palm oil will face the full weight of the law,” Azikwe warned.
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The zonal director reaffirmed the agency’s determination to safeguard food quality and consumer health nationwide. He cited digital platforms such as NAPALMS, RETURATION PORTER, and the National Single Trade Window as innovations that help regulate the palm oil sector and improve stakeholder engagement.
Azikwe also appealed to the Niger State Government to provide land for the construction of a permanent NAFDAC office in the state, stressing that it would further strengthen regulatory presence.
