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  • NAFDAC labs get international accreditation

    NAFDAC labs get international accreditation

    NAFDAC’s Mycotoxin and Pesticides Residues Laboratories in Oshodi, Lagos, have obtained the ISO 17025 accreditation. It was conducted by the American Association of Laboratory Accreditation.

    Director, Special Duties, Abubakar Jimoh, in a statement, described it as a major breakthrough for the agency.

    With the accreditation, the laboratories are recognised internationally.

    NAFDAC Director-General Dr. Paul Orhii said: “With the ISO 17025 accreditation of the two laboratories, agricultural exports tested and certified by the agency will now be accepted worldwide without query. This is a major boost to the country’s image and the agricultural transformation agenda of the Federal Government.

    “Products analysed for export purpose by the two laboratories will now carry a special logo.”

     

    Some other laboratories of the agency are undergoing international accreditation, which would boost current efforts to get some pharmaceutical companies to obtain World Health Organisation (WHO) pre-qualification. I thank the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the American Association of Laboratory Accreditation for their support in attaining this great feat.”

  • NAFDAC, ICPC wage war on corruption in public service

    NAFDAC, ICPC wage war on corruption in public service

    THE National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administrative Control (NAFDAC) in partnership with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has inaugurated a five-man anti-corruption committee to fight corruption in public service.

    The Anti Corruption and Transparency Unit (AC TU) is expected to assist the agency in the eradication of corrupt practices among staff.

    Speaking during the inauguration, NAFDAC’s Director General, Dr. Paul Orhii, said: “the unit is to assist the agency in the eradication of corrupt practices among staff, clients and other relevant stakeholders.”

    He assured the unit of continuous support.

    Orhii, who was represented by the Acting Director, Special Duties, NAFDAC, Mr. Abubakar Jimoh, said no efforts will be spared to rid the agency of corrupt practices.

    The chairman of ICPC, Ekpo Nta, also assured the committee of full cooperation.

    Nta, who was represented, by Mr. Gaji Barnabas, said: “We are more than ready to partner with you to make Nigeria Public Service the pride of our nation.”