By Sarah Sam Adda
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), on Friday destroyed expired and substandard goods worth about ₦25 million in Kaduna to safeguard public health and promote quality assurance.
The items included 230 bags of expired sugar, soft drinks, milk, tomato pastes, and insecticides found unfit for consumption after laboratory tests.
Deputy Director, North-West Region, Mr. Adamu Ahmed, said the destruction was part of SON’s mandate to rid markets of unsafe products and protect consumers.
“We are here to destroy substandard products that did not comply with required standards.
“Their destruction ensures consumers do not unknowingly use items that could endanger their health,” he said.
Ahmed warned manufacturers and importers against compromising quality and commended compliant companies for adhering to national standards.
Officials from the DSS, Police, NSCDC, NESREA, KEPA, and Kaduna State Government witnessed the exercise.
NESREA State Coordinator, Mr. Hena Dangari, lauded SON’s consistency and urged Nigerians to report suspicious products, while KEPA pledged continued collaboration to ensure environmental safety.
