Friday, November 1, 2024 - The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned Nigerians against the use of a recalled batch of Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorant.
NAFDAC issued a warning against the product
labelled as providing 48-hour protection in African climates, following an
equal warning from the European Union Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food
Products in Brussels.
In a statement released on Thursday,
October 31, NAFDAC stated that the product’s batch number is 93529610.
“The recalled Nivea product is reported to
contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde, a chemical prohibited in
cosmetic products due to its potential to cause harm to the reproductive
system, impair the health of an unborn child, and cause skin irritation and
burns to users,” the agency explained
NAFDAC added that the product is
manufactured in Germany with Bar Code Number 42299882. It advised importers,
distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution and vigilance within
the supply chain to prevent the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the
affected Nivea Roll-on with the specified batch.
“Members of the public in possession of the
affected batch should cease sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC
office.
Healthcare professionals and consumers are
encouraged to report any adverse events experienced with the use of regulated
products to the nearest NAFDAC office, via [email protected], E-reporting platforms available at www.nafdac.gov.ng, or through
the Med-safety application available for download on Android and iOS,” it added
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