The La Casera Company Plc has been lauded for maintaining high quality standard and full compliance with the manufacturing regulations in the production of its beverages.
Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Mrs. Yetunde Oni, who was represented by the Special Assistant, Mr. William Effiok, after a tour of the La Casera production facility, expressed delight at the level of compliance and strict adherence to modern food and beverage production guidelines.
She emphasised the firm’s ultra-modern production line which operated under hygienic conditions and worked under minimal human interference, with a state-of-the-art automation process.
“What we have witnessed today reaffirms La Casera’s commitment to producing a premium Carbonated Soft Drink (CSD) with a product quality which satisfies all quality and safety requirements required for beverages.
“Food handling and contact, which happens to be a major entry point for contaminants in food processing and production, has also been grossly eliminated in La Casera’ production process, thereby making it safe, nutritious, and fit for human consumption,” she said.
The DG, therefore, urged consumers to disregard misleading reports as the product has been duly certified.
Director, Product Certification, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Mr. Bayo Adigun said: “We appreciate the management team of the company for hosting us and would say this kind of partnership is aimed at supporting companies in ensuring that they maintain standard.”
Acting Director-General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, appreciated the company for its doggedness even in times when several companies are closing shop. He extolled the company for its huge financial investment in the food and beverage sector and encouraged them not to relent.
Managing Director Mr. Roland Ebelt, who expressed the company’s delight at the visit, noted that it would afford the company the opportunity to showcase its upgraded world class production lines. Ebelt was happy that NAFDAC, MAN and SON executives visited the plant to witness the high premium it places on producing innovative products and maintaining high quality.