Which of the following has power to order withdrawal of a particular food item from circulation?

A. Food and Drug Department of the Federal Ministry of Health
B. Federal High Courts in Nigeria
C. Standard Organization of Nigeria
D. Local Government Health Inspectors

Correct Answer:

Option A – Food and Drug Department of the Federal Ministry of Health

Explanation

Functions of the department of Planning Research And Statistics in the Food and drug department include developing plans and budgets and monitoring their implementation, serving as Secretariat to the National Council on Health, conducting health research in collaboration with other departments and agencies, institutions and parastatals.

food and drugs department are those that have the power to order withdrawal of a particular food item from circulation