The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has started surveillance visits to bakeries and water factories in Kaduna to ascertain the level of compliance to laid down guidelines of the agency.

The agency’s coordinator in charge of the North-East zone, Nasiru Mato, said the visit is part of ongoing efforts by NAFDAC to ensure that quality and wholesome products are available for the citizenry.

He also added that it was to familiarise the agency with some factories and ascertain their compliance to laid down guidelines, standards and operating procedures with particular emphasis on Good Hygiene Practices (GHP).

Mr Mato stated that the visit was intended to be a continuous exercise to cover every nook and cranny of the state.

The coordinator warned those engaged in unwanted and sharp practices to desist from such.

He also urged consumers to look out for information such as NAFDAC registration number, name and location of the manufacturer, ingredients list, manufacturing date, expiry date and batch number before they purchase any regulated products.

“The NAFDAC e- registration platform (NAPAMS) is always available for prospective manufacturers of regulated products.

“If you have yet to register, l urge you to do so to avoid sanctions,” he said.