Abuja, Sept. 10, 2024 – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has directed the recall of a batch of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap.
The agency said the recall of the soap was required after a chemical impunity was found in its components.
NAFDAC announced the recall of batch 81832M 08 of the soap which it said was manufactured in Germany and contravened the Cosmetic Products Regulation due to Butylphenyl Methylpropional, commonly referred to as Lilial, a substance associated with significant health hazards.
The statement reads: “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.
“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.”
“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.”
