Nigeria Plans To Reduce Sodium In Prepackaged Food Products
- eugeniam46
- Jul 9
- 1 min read
On 20 June, Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) published a draft regulation titled “Reduction of Sodium in Pre-Packaged Foods Regulations 2025.”
The proposed Regulation aims to reduce sodium intake among Nigerians by establishing mandatory sodium limits for processed and pre-packaged foods and enhancing transparency in food labelling.
The draft mandates that all processed and pre-packaged foods must clearly display sodium content per serving or per 100g/ml on their nutrition labels.
In addition, the Regulation sets out strict conditions for the use of sodium-related claims, ensuring that such claims are only made when specific sodium thresholds are met.
Furthermore, the draft outlines maximum allowable sodium levels for a variety of commonly consumed food categories, including breakfast cereals, biscuits, bread, seafood, cheese, and sauces.
These measures are designed to encourage food reformulation and support public health by helping consumers make more informed dietary choices. The Regulation, once enacted, will have significant implications for food producers, importers, and retailers, who will need to ensure that their products comply with the new Regulation.
Final date for comments: 22 August 2025.
