The Bauchi State Office of NAFDAC has launched a three-day operation to remove counterfeit Milo chocolate drinks from circulation in local markets.
News About Nigeria reports that Dr. Paul Kamai, NAFDAC State Director, announced this on Wednesday in Bauchi State.
He said that the exercise aims to eliminate fake products from markets and superstores.
According to Kamai, the operation follows a directive from NAFDAC’s headquarters and will run for three days starting on Tuesday.
Kamai said: ”The NAFDAC office began the inspections in markets and superstores to get rid of the fake Milo in circulation following a directive from the Headquarters.
“This exercise will last three days, starting Tuesday,” he said.
In addition to the market operation, NAFDAC has scheduled a meeting with agrochemical dealers to discuss the risks associated with using certain chemicals on food products.
Kamai stressed that the use of Dictholoruvis and paraquat chemicals for food storage is dangerous and has been prohibited for some time.
“In Bauchi, we will engage the dealers of agrochemicals against the use of Dictholoruvis and Paraquat chemicals to store food as we approach the harvest period.
“These are dangerous chemicals that have been banned over time,” he added.
He urged bakers and packaged water producers to renew their licences within the required two-year period to avoid penalties that could impact their businesses.
Furthermore, Kamai encouraged small and medium enterprises to register their products with NAFDAC to ensure compliance with Nigerian market regulations.
Milo is a popular chocolate-flavoured malted beverage powder manufactured by Nestle. It’s a well-known brand globally, especially among children and athletes. Milo is often mixed with milk or water to create a sweet, creamy drink that’s rich in energy and nutrients.
