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Participants explored opportunities for working with the agency and other critical stakeholders on how to seek viable alternatives to the use of industrially-produced Trans Fatty Acids, TFAs, in Nigeria’s food system.
In 2019, the regulatory agency made a draft of the two regulations available on its website for comments from the public.
The approval of the regulations has, however, been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has taken centre stage in government engagements.
At the virtual meeting, Professor Adeyeye highlighted the efforts the agency had put in place to ensure that the regulations are passed and effectively enforced.
She commended the Trans Fat-free Nigeria campaign stakeholders for the sustained efforts to see the regulations passed and encouraged them to continue the work with relevant departments of the agency to achieve the campaign objectives.
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