The implementation of food safety is ensured by the
three tiers of government: federal, state and local government. The federal
ministry of health is responsible for formulating the national policy of food
hygiene and safety(under the Nigeria national health policy) and control of
food borne diseases as well other national and international matters relating
to food.
three tiers of government: federal, state and local government. The federal
ministry of health is responsible for formulating the national policy of food
hygiene and safety(under the Nigeria national health policy) and control of
food borne diseases as well other national and international matters relating
to food.
National Agency
for Food and Drug Administrative Control (NAFDAC)
for Food and Drug Administrative Control (NAFDAC)
This is a parastatal organization under the federal
ministry of health, it is responsible for the formulation of guidelines and
regulations and food hygiene, safety, and nutritive value as well as of norm
for diary, sea food, water and drink production.
ministry of health, it is responsible for the formulation of guidelines and
regulations and food hygiene, safety, and nutritive value as well as of norm
for diary, sea food, water and drink production.
Standard
Organization of Nigeria (SON)
Organization of Nigeria (SON)
This agency is responsible for the establishment of
standards and codes of hygienic practices for food and food products in Nigeria.
The state and local government authorities (LGA) in collaboration with the
national primary health care development agency are responsible for street food
vending, catering establishment and traditional market environmental
sanitation, prevention and monitoring of food environment and handlers the
quality of public water. The ministry of agriculture and water resources is
responsible for good agricultural practices and monitoring of development of
new technologies (Developing and Implementing Food Safety Mechanism Summary,
2009).
standards and codes of hygienic practices for food and food products in Nigeria.
The state and local government authorities (LGA) in collaboration with the
national primary health care development agency are responsible for street food
vending, catering establishment and traditional market environmental
sanitation, prevention and monitoring of food environment and handlers the
quality of public water. The ministry of agriculture and water resources is
responsible for good agricultural practices and monitoring of development of
new technologies (Developing and Implementing Food Safety Mechanism Summary,
2009).
