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The Federal Government has said that those involve in food adulteration and forced fruits ripening in markets would soon be sanctioned .
The Executive Vice Chairman Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Mr Olatunji Bello while addressing market women during a one day sensitization programme on Forced Ripening Of Frits , Adulterated Palm Oil, Contaminated Meat and Grains in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital said any food seller who places profit above the safety of Nigerians will faced wrath of the law .
Bello who was represented by the Director of Quality Assurance And Development Dr Nkechi Mba in the Commission explained that the FCCPC being the apex consumer protection body in Nigeria has the statutory mandate to promote consumer interests to ensure fair market practices and prevent danger conduct in all sectors of the economy and agricultural sector.
“Let it be known that any operator who places profit over will face the full wrath of the law
” To the food industry stakeholders: Note that the future of your businesses depends on your integrity .
” Upholding food safety and quality is not only a legal obligation but a moral duty.”
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Bello warned consumers to be knowledgeable and vigilant, informed and always demand the standard deserved .
He said the sensitization exercise offered a platform to inform , educate and empower both consumers and industry stakeholders fo foster greater awareness on importance of proper food handling , labelling , regulatory compliance and ethical conduct in market place.
Bello disclosed that the sensitization campaign was part of the commission’s strategy to educate Nigerians on how to identify adulterated or contaminated food, dangers of consuming chemically ripened fruits and avenues for lodging complaints and seeking redress.
” Food safety is everyone’s responsibility and FCCPC remains firmly committed to working with all stakeholders to build a market place that is fair, transparent and safe for consumers”.
In his welcome remarks , the Director Consumer and Business Education Mr Yahaya Garba reminded consumers of their right to good health
” It is disturbing to note that increasing incidences of harmful practices in food production and processes”
