NHED is a member of a coalition working collaboratively to strengthen the Nigeria regulations on Trans Fatty Acids (TFAs). It is also to advocate for the reduction in the level of trans fatty acids in Nigerian foods thereby reducing the population’s risks from cardiovascular diseases and contributing to nutritional health in the control of non-communicable diseases. The coalition members are Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), Environmental Rights Action (ERA), Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Nigerian Heart Foundation, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and WHO.
2019 Fats and Oils regulations
NAFDAC has uploaded 2019 regulations for fats and oils for public comments on their website. The document is uploaded here for public use. All comments should be sent to regulatoryaffairs@nafdac.gov.ng
