The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied online rumors that it has outlawed locally produced Indomie Instant Noodles in Nigeria and has affirmed that the product is safe for eating. The regulatory authority announced on Monday through Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, its Director-General.
The DG claims that “NAFDAC did not outlaw Nigerian-produced Indomie Instant Noodles. Numerous regional producers have registered with NAFDAC, and the Indomie noodles have received food safety certification. Our domestic manufacturers have nothing to do with the noodles from Malaysia and Taiwan.
The declaration reassures customers that the product was prohibited by the regulator after they were subjected to a number of deceptive publications. The influx of
Tope Ashiwaju, group corporate communications and event manager at Dufil Prima Foods Limited, commented on the situation, saying, “We would like to assure our valued customers in Nigeria that all packs of Indomie Instant Noodles consumed in Nigeria are produced locally under strict international best manufacturing practices with ISO certified standards.
We are steadfast in our dedication to following international standards for production, and we won’t compromise on the quality of any instant noodle pack made in any of our factories in Nigeria.
We rigorously follow the guidelines established by the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in all of our production operations.Only the best ingredients, obtained from reliable vendors, are used in our production, and our facilities are
