FCCPC uncovers poorly fortified vegetable oil, salt in market survey

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said it uncovered inadequately fortified vegetable oil and salt products in Nigerian markets, raising concerns over compliance with the country’s mandatory food fortification policy.
A survey conducted by the Commission in partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) found that 12 per cent of vegetable oil samples and two per cent of salt samples examined were inadequately fortified.
In a statement signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC said improved product traceability would benefit consumers and businesses by making it easier to identif...