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Fake Food: What It Means For You

The House of Representatives has called for stronger enforcement to tackle the production and sale of fake and substandard food and drinks in Nigeria.

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What Happened

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to tackle the production and sale of fake and substandard food and drinks in Nigeria.

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Who Is Affected

The growing menace poses serious risks to public health, particularly for children, older people and other vulnerable groups.

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What Next

The House has urged regulatory agencies to intensify nationwide surveillance and enforcement operations against manufacturers and sellers of such products.

The takeaway

The House of Representatives is taking steps to curb the sale of fake and substandard food and drinks in Nigeria.

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