Senate urges NAFDAC to investigate toxic, contaminated fruits

Senate urges NAFDAC to investigate toxic, contaminated fruits

Worried by the prevalence of cancer, kidney failure and other diseases linked to contaminated and toxic fruits consumption, the Nigerian Senate, has through an adopted motion, urged the National Food and Drug Administration, NAFDAC to investigate the “unwholesome ripening of fruits in Nigeria.” This was sequel to a motion sponsored by Senator Anthony Okorie Ani representing Ebonyi South Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. The lawm…

Senate To Criminalise Ripening Of Fruits With Chemicals — City Business News

Advertisements The Senate has raised alarm over the growing use of dangerous chemicals, particularly calcium carbide, by fruit vendors to artificially ripen fruits, resolving to amend existing laws to criminalise such practice. Describing use of hazardous substances for fruit ripening as a major public health threat to consumers across the country, the lawmakers called for more investigation into the ugly practice. The move followed a motion spo…

Senate Tasks NAFDAC On Harmful Chemical Induced Fruit Ripening

The Senate has charged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to put an end to chemical-induced fruit ripening among fruit sellers nationwide. The lawmakers also called on other stakeholders in the food and drug control sector to rise to the challenge by imposing penalties on fruit sellers engaging in the practice. In a motion sponsored by Senator Anthony Ani, senators, at plenary on Wednesday, raised the alarm…