What Nigerians Need to Know About GMO Foods

What Nigerians need to know about GMO foods

There have been concerns by many Nigerians that GMO foods may have some health risks, with some linking such foods to cancer. The post What Nigerians need to know about GMO foods – NAFDAC DG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

“GMO Foods Not Harmful” NAFDAC Calls For Transparent Labelling - AgroNigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stepped into the national conversation on genetically modified organisms (GMOs), assuring Nigerians that GMO foods are not harmful when safety guidelines are followed — but also emphasizing the need for transparent labelling. While speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye noted: “GMOs are genetically modified foods wh…

Adhering to safety standards key to safe GMO foods – NAFDAC DG

By Maryanne Awuya, Abuja Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, has reiterated that genetically modified foods (GMOs) are safe for human consumption provided they adhere to safety standards. In an interview on Channels Television monitored by Persecondnews, Adeyeye addressed the ongoing debate about GMOs in Nigeria, aiming to alleviate growing public concerns regarding their consumption and regulation. She said: “GMOs are not bad fo…

GMO Foods Are ‘Not Bad For Us,’

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared that genetically modified organism (GMO) foods are safe for human consumption but emphasized the need for proper labelling to ensure consumer transparency. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, addressed concerns surrounding GMO foods, stating, “GMO foods are not bad for us, based on scientific evidence, but …

GMO Foods Are ‘Not Bad For Us,’ Should Be Labelled — NAFDAC - InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intervened in the conversations about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), assuring Nigerians that GMO foods are safe but need proper labelling. “GMOs are genetically modified foods when it comes to food, and they are not bad for us. They are not bad for us, depending on what type of foods they are and whether the safety considerations have been taken,” NAFDAC’s Dir…