The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned bakers in Niger State against using banned substances, particularly potassium bromate and saccharin, in bread production.
The NAFDAC state coordinator in Niger State, James Kigbu, gave the warning during a one-day sensitisation programme for master bakers in the Minna Emirate on regulatory compliance.
The agency also cautioned bakers against using unapproved labels and advertisements on their products.
He also warned that the use of banned bread improvers and unauthorised labels could lead to the immediate closure of bakeries, as well as other sanctions, including administrative fines and prosecution.
