By OLIVER SAMBOKOGOVERNMENT decision to approve the importation of 5, 000 tonnes of refined edible oils for the next six months aimed at stabilising price of cooking oil has been received well by the Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA).ZACA Executive Secretary, Juba Sakala, said in an interview that the importation was important as it would result in the reduction of prices of cooking oil which had soared in the recent months.Mr Sakala, however, cautioned importers against the temptation of smuggling in of GMO oil which he said has negative effects on the consumer’s health.He also urged the National Biosafety Authority to ensure that all oil imports were inspected thoroughly to avoid GMO oil being brought into the country illegally.“The decision is welcome because it has come at the time when prices for edible oil are soaring so this will create competition and bring stability in the pricing of the commodity.“But also our advice is that National […]
ZACA NODS EDIBLE OIL IMPORTATION
