The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) says it has approved import permits for two local distributors for products which may contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Authority Communications Officer Sandra Lombe disclosed to Money FM News that the permits for Cold Chain and Innscor Distributors which are valid for five years have been granted after risk assessment to ascertain the safety of the products.
Ms. Lombe stated that the Cold Chain permit is for pedigree dog food, whiskers cat food, Doritos snacks, Bokomo Cornflakes and Nik Naks maize snacks.
“Innscor Distributors Limited will bring in Kellogs Noodles Chicken flavor, Kellogs Granola, Kellogs Coco Pops and Kellogs Strawberry Pops. These products will be placed on the market in all wholesalers and retailers supplied by Cold Chain and Innscor Distributors Limited countrywide,” Ms. Lombe said.
She further disclosed that the Authority has so far granted three import permits while one research application is still under consideration, whereas seven permits have been renewed for placing on the market GMO products.
“The NBA is commending distributors and importers who are complying to the Biosafety Act thereby following the right channels when bringing into the country products that may contain GMOs,” she stated.