The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched the Strategy and Roadmap for Trans-Fatty Acid (TFA) Regulation in Nigeria.
The Trans-Fatty Acid (TFA) regulation focuses on eliminating industrially produced trans fats from the food supply due to their negative health effects. Regulations typically involve mandatory limits on TFA in food products, bans on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), and monitoring and public awareness campaigns.
The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye in a press release signed by the Resident Media Consultant stated that: “Nigeria has already taken bold steps, including setting regulatory limits of no more than 2 grams of industrially produced trans fat per 100 grams of total fat or oil. In recognition of this effort, Nigeria was named by WHO in 2023 as one of seven countries that had adopted best-practice TFA elimination policies.”
She said the full implementation of this regulation as enforced the expansion of the NAFDAC lab as this process is proudly sponsored by partners such as Resolve to Save Lives, WHO, and other stakeholders.
Adeyeye also called on government agencies, industry, civil society, and consumers to work together to achieve WHO validation of Nigeria’s programme. “Eliminating industrially produced trans fats is possible, achievable, and urgent. With this roadmap, Nigeria is determined to protect the health of its citizens and secure a food supply free from the dangers of trans-fatty acids,” she affirmed.
The launch of this regulation reaffirms NAFDAC’s commitment to safeguarding public health by eliminating a dangerous dietary risk linked to heart disease, stroke, and premature death.
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