FCCPC reveals 12% of vegetable oil samples fail food fortification standards

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has revealed that 12 percent of vegetable oil and two percent of salt samples tested across Nigeria failed national food fortification standards. The findings followed a two-month survey involving 200 samples collected from markets and households nationwide. The commission identified poor manufacturer participation in digital product tracking and directed defaulting producers to comply. It also referred the findings to NAFDAC for further regulatory action.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has revealed that 12 percent of vegetable oil samples tested across Nigerian markets failed national food fortification standards.

According to TheCable, the commission disclosed this on Thursday following a two-month survey conducted alongside the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).

“The results of the analysis of 200 samples (comprising 100 each of vegetable oil and salt) in the study by FCCPC and GAIN showed that 12 percent of the oil and 2 percent of the salt were inadequately fortified at household level,” the statement reads.

The commission said 49 vegetable oil samples were unbranded, while 51 carried identifiable brands.

It also revealed limited manufacturer participation in the digital fortification tracking platform, with only six vegetable oil producers registered.

The FCCPC said defaulting manufacturers had been directed to comply with national requirements.

It added that the findings had been forwarded to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further regulatory action.