The Oyo State Government on Monday followed suit in the ban on the use of Styrofoam for food services, storage and other purposes.
The state Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi made the announcement at the Food Safety Stakeholders Forum and the inauguration of the task force.
LagosPost reported that the Lagos State government had issued the ban on styrofoam and other single-use plastics within the state on January 21.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Akintunde Ayinde, Ajetunmobi said the ban was necessary to guarantee food standards in the state.
“The directorate of Food, Water, and Laboratory Services is saddled with the responsibility to regulate food business operations to ensure the presentation of wholesome edibles for public consumption in the state and planned to double her efforts to monitor/inspect food business premises in the state.
“Consequently, the use of Styrofoam for food services, storage, and other related usage in the state is also banned.” She declared.
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