NAFDAC Bans The Use Of Methyl Bromide As Fumigant

BY FAVOUR ALILU

Director-General National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye said “the use of Methyl Bromide as fumigant is banned and remains banned in Nigeria.”

“Farmers, agro input dealers and exporter of Agricultural produce are advised to use alternative pesticides which are safer, cheaper and more effective”. She said.

Mojisola further stated that this ban is due to the adverse effects of methyl bromide on the human lungs after long term inhalation and further depletion of the ozone layer.
Also, there has been an increased demand for methyl bromide in the country despite its hazards.

Prof. Mojisola further advised the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment to look into the mandatory requirement of methyl bromide fumigants as a trade impediment issue, once there are more viable alternative pesticides that are less injurious to human and the environment.