Media Statement: The NCC issues a Notice in terms of Section 60 (2) (A) of the CPA to Manufacturers and Suppliers of Peanut Butter

The Notice requires all manufacturers of peanut butter, peanut butter-based products and products with peanuts (including but not limited to chocolates, sweets, cookies, ice cream, and peanut butter spreads) to immediately conduct an urgent investigation, test their products for Aflatoxin, and present their results to the Commission within 14 days of receiving the Notice. Suppliers are also required to submit their Hazzard Analysis Critical Control Point Certificates.

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