The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cleared Bon Bread following concerns raised in a viral video that questioned the safety of its products and sparked a ₦50 million defamation lawsuit.

The development comes after public debate over claims circulating online that the bread was unsafe for consumption, leading to reputational concerns for the brand in Nigeria.

NAFDAC’s findings reportedly confirmed that Bon Bread meets required food safety standards and is safe for public consumption, putting to rest fears generated by the viral allegations.

The controversy began after a social media video made claims about the product’s quality, which quickly spread across platforms and triggered widespread reactions from consumers and online commentators.

Following the viral post, the company behind Bon Bread initiated legal action, seeking damages over what it described as false and damaging statements that affected its reputation and business operations.

The regulatory clearance is expected to influence the ongoing legal dispute, as authorities reaffirm the importance of verified information when making public claims about food and consumer products.

NAFDAC has repeatedly warned the public against spreading unverified health-related information online, noting that such claims can cause panic and harm legitimate businesses.

The agency also encouraged consumers to rely on official regulatory updates when assessing the safety of food products.

Further developments are expected as the legal process continues in court.