NAFDAC commend NBC, Coca-Cola on compliance

National Agency for Foods and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commended Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Limited and Coca-Cola Nigeria for adhering to the standards and regulations for food safety and quality.

Director General, NAFDAC, Professor Moji Adeyeye and her team recently gave the commendation while on tour of NBC Ikeja Plant.

He expressed satisfaction with NBC’s continued investment in world-class facilities and upgrade of production lines.

Adeyeye said that the visit and tour of the facility was in line with NAFDAC’s role in carrying out regular check on businesses with a view to safeguard the health of Nigerians and ensure compliance to quality and food safety procedures.

She noted, “In terms of relationship with the agency, I must note that the Coca-Cola System; Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Limited and Coca-Cola Nigeria) has been very engaging, transparent and proactive thereby making our work a lot more easier. I can say that our work has been enhanced not only as regulator safeguarding the health of the people but also as enabler in enhancing the capacity of the beverage industry. We are indeed very glad with the facility we have seen here today; it is a great facility.”

Managing Director, NBC, Mr. George Polymenakos expressed appreciation to NAFDAC for supporting the brand which has contributed in improving its business performance.

“We are grateful to the team for this routine visit,” Polymenakos said. I must state that your role in granting approvals promptly has helped our business operation and performance.”

Managing Director, Coca-Cola Nigeria, Mr. Bhupendra Suri, said the brand would continue to uphold standards to ensure safety of people and the environment.

The Director, Food and Safety, NAFDAC, Mr. Sheriff Olagunju noted, “We are very pleased with what we have seen so far. It shows that companies like NBC and Coca-Cola Nigeria are responsible not only in name but in the way they carry out their business operations. As you can see, we have gone round, inspected how those products are being manufactured. Based on our evaluation, we can say that NBC is carrying its operation in line with necessary guidelines, regulations and standards. The operation of this plant is in total compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice Code. I think NBC has demonstrated its commitment to ethics and regulations with what we have seen here.’’