In a recent surveillance operation on Monday, February 12, 2024, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) intervened at Ahmadu Bello Way, Monday Market, Bakin Kasuwa, Lungun Ali Wurin Yankan Taya, Maiduguri, Borno State, where Triovee Limited was found packaging raw rice into unauthorised branded bags.
A total of Seventy-Nine (79) unsealed bags of 50kg rice were placed on hold by the NAFDAC team due to this violation. Triovee Limited has been penalised in line with the Agency’s regulations.
The NAFDAC team subsequently evacuated the branded bags, releasing seventy-nine (79) unsealed fake branded Tomato rice, valued at approximately N5,135,000.00 from hold.
This action underscores NAFDAC’s commitment to safeguarding consumer health and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in the food industry. Such interventions are crucial in maintaining the integrity of food products and protecting consumers from potential hazards associated with unauthorised packaging and distribution.
