In response to the investigative report that indicted the global food giant, Nestle, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has insisted that the mentioned Nido follow-up milk formula is not registered in Nigeria, not known to the Agency and is not in circulation in the country.
In response to the investigative report that indicted the global food giant, Nestle, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control , has insisted that the mentioned Nido follow-up milk formula is not registered in Nigeria, not known to the Agency and is not in circulation in the country.
The statement reads in parts: “The attention of the Management of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has been drawn to a media report circulated widely to the general public via social media stating that Nestle, the worlds largest consumer goods company, adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries, contrary to international guidelines aimed at preventing obesity and chronic diseases.
“Adequate, optimal nutrition during infancy and early childhood is essential to ensure the growth, health, and development of children to their full potential. The Codex Alimentarius Commission implements the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme, developing international food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice with the mandate to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair international food trade.
“It is important to note that carbohydrates are made of building blocks of sugars and can be classified according to how many sugar units are combined in their molecule. Glucose, fructose and galactose are examples of single-unit sugars, also known as monosaccharides. Double-unit sugars are called disaccharides, among which sucrose and lactose are most widely known.
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