Fanta and Sprite, two of Nigeria’s favourite beverage brands, have been bottled and sold in this country since 1960 and 1961 respectively. Over the years, Fanta and Sprite have become not only household names but also favourite refreshments for personal and family treats and an essential part of every celebration of milestones as we journey through Life. In all these years, both brands have remained true to the promise of quality and consumer safety. Outlined below are the facts on the current controversy over levels of Benzoic preservatives in Fanta and Sprite produced and sold by Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) relative to the regulatory limits in the UK: