Tuesday, September 10, 2024 -The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised alarm over Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08, produced in Germany.
NAFDAC ordered the recall of the product due to the presence of a
chemical impurity.NAFDAC said the product violates the Cosmetic Products
Regulation by containing Butylphenyl Methylpropional, also known as Lilial, a
chemical associated with serious health risks.
In a statement on its website on Monday, the agency explained that BMHCA
has been banned in cosmetic products because it can harm the reproductive
system and potentially affect the health of unborn children.
It added that the chemical has been linked to skin sensitisation,
triggering allergic reactions in some users.
The statement read, “The National Agency
for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is alerting the public
about the recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M
08, produced in Germany, due to chemical impurity.
“The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products
Regulation, as it contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), which is
prohibited due to its risks of reproductive harm, danger to unborn children,
and potential for causing skin sensitization. Several regulatory authorities in
the EU have already banned its marketing.”
Other Dove cosmetic products recalled/banned in other countries due to
the presence of BMHCA are Derma Spa Goodness, Men Care, Men Care+ Sensitive
Shield, Natural Touch, Nourishing Body Care Light Hydro, Pampering Body Lotion,
Go Fresh, Talco con Crema, Go fresh Pera, Extra Fresh, Goodness3 Skincare
Ritual, invisible dry antiperspirant spray + Go Fresh Revitalize nourishing
shower gel, Caring hand wash and invisible dry.
The agency said the soaps are not on its database.
NAFDAC urged the public to be cautious and vigilant within the
supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale and use of the
products.
It said, “Importation of soaps is
prohibited in Nigeria as per the restricted and import prohibition list. Beyond
the import restrictions soaps and cosmetics are parts of the items ineligible
for foreign exchange to import in Nigeria.
“These products are also not available in the NAFDAC database.
Importers, distributors, retailers and consumers are advised to exercise
caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the importation,
distribution, sale and use of the above-mentioned products. Members of the
public in possession of the product should discontinue the sale or use and
submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.”
NAFDAC also urged health experts to report adverse events experienced
with the use of regulated products to its nearest office.
The statement added, “Healthcare professionals and consumers are
encouraged to report adverse events experienced with the use of regulated
products to the nearest NAFDAC office,
via pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng, E-reporting platforms available at
www.nafdac.gov.ng or via the Med-safety application for download on android and
IOS stores.”
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