Coca-Cola products are safe for consumption-Health Minister
The Health Minister, Professor Isaac Adewole on Friday said Coca-Cola Products in Nigeria are safe for consumption.
Giving reasons for the safety in a press statement signed by the Director, Media and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health, Mrs Boade Akinola said, “Risk assessment was conducted to ascertain maximum limits of food additives acceptable in foods.
“This takes into consideration the environmental, storage and distribution conditions as well as the shelf life of food products.
“NAFDAC and SON regularly monitor the manufacturing practices of Food industries and conduct laboratory analysis to ascertain continuous compliance with required national standards.
“There was a routine inspection conducted at Nigeria Bottling Company by NAFDAC officers in December, 2016 which was satisfactory.”
The Ministry however advised Nigerians to take medicines with potable water to prevent unexpected drug-food interactions.
“For the benefit of the health of all Nigerians, all bottling companies are encouraged to insert advisory warnings on all products as necessary,” the Ministry said.
