FMITI Minister, Stakeholders Hail SON As Nigeria Wins Global Approval For Food Export Drive
By allcitynews.ng Nigeria has strengthened its position in global food standards development after securing international approval for a new standard on root and tuber flours, a breakthrough expected to enhance food safety, boost agricultural exports and unlock new opportunities in the global gluten-free food market. The milestone was achieved at the 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49), where the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria, secured approval of a New Work Proposal for the development of a Group Standard for Root (Sweet Potato) and Tuber (Yam) Flours. The approval has attracted widespread commendation from the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), food safety experts and regional stakeholders, who described it as another demonstration of Nigeria's growing influence in international standard-setting. Congratulating the Director-General and Chief Executive of SON, Dr...