Food & Drug Authority Acts against Wheat Flour Producers


Food & Drug Authority Acts against Wheat Flour Producers

The Ethiopian Food & Drug Authority (EFDA) has imposed administrative measures on wheat flour producers and importers for failing to comply with federal requirements to fortify their products. Officials say food fortification is critical for boosting consumers' intake of essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, which are added during production to enrich frequently consumed foods. In a statement the Agency issued on April 10, 2025, it said some firms still distribute unfortified flour, even though regulations mandate enrichment with vitamins and zinc. The federal directive, effective June 2024, targets edible oil and wheat flour, providing a grace period for businesses to adopt fortification measures. According to drug authorities, many companies have already complied, but some remain noncompliant. The Authority has closed these companies and urged regional regulators to curb the circulation of substandard items. The Authority warns that failure to comply will result in further enforcement actions.

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