BON Bread Complies With Acceptable Regulatory Standards – NAFDAC

NAFDAC has concluded investigations into public concerns regarding the extended shelf life of BON Bread and confirms that the manufacturer is in compliance with regulatory standards.

Laboratory analysis showed that approved preservatives were used within internationally accepted limits, while no objectionable substances, including bromate, were detected in the bread samples tested.

17 May, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

NAFDAC CONFIRMS BON BREAD MANUFACTURER COMPLIES WITH REGULATORY STANDARDS FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has concluded investigations into public concerns regarding the extended shelf life of BON Bread and confirmed that the manufacturer, Food & Food Integrated Company Limited, is in compliance with regulatory standards.

The investigation followed a social media claim on 13 April 2026 alleging that a loaf of bread remained free from mould for over two weeks. Although the complainant did not identify the brand, the manufacturer of BON Bread responded publicly, stating that the product in question was theirs and that the allegation was misleading. In response to online concerns, NAFDAC immediately commenced a scientific investigation to ascertain the facts.

As part of the investigation, the Agency conducted an inspection of the company’s bakery facility in Abuja and collected bread samples from both the production site and the open market for laboratory analysis. Findings revealed that the bread contained calcium propionate, an approved preservative commonly used in bread production, within the permissible limits specified by the Codex Alimentarius, the internationally recognised food standards framework.

Laboratory analysis further confirmed that the bread samples did not contain objectionable substances, including bromate or non-nutritive sweeteners. NAFDAC also confirmed that the company has maintained regulatory compliance since commencing operations in 2006 and has successfully undergone several licence renewals without penalties or product recalls.

The Agency therefore assures the public that Food & Food Integrated Company Limited is not in violation of any NAFDAC regulation. NAFDAC encourages members of the public to report concerns relating to regulated products through any NAFDAC office nationwide or call the Agency’s call centre to enable prompt and evidence-based investigation of complaints.

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, PhD, FAS
Director-General/CEO