The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered the recall of Dove Beauty Cream soap.
This action comes after the discovery of a chemical impurity in the product.
NAFDAC stated that the soap violates the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
This is because the Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08 contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), commonly known as Lilial.
This chemical is associated with serious health risks.
In a statement on its website on Monday, September 9, the agency explained that BMHCA has been banned in cosmetic products.
It poses risks to the reproductive system and may affect the health of unborn children.
The chemical is also linked to skin sensitisation and can trigger allergic reactions in some users.
Produced In Germany
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).
“This chemical is prohibited due to its risks of reproductive harm, danger to unborn children, and potential for causing skin sensitisation.
“Several regulatory authorities in the EU have already banned its marketing”.
Other Dove Cosmetics Banned
Other Dove cosmetic products containing BMHCA and recalled or banned in other countries include Derma Spa Goodness, Men Care, Men Care+ Sensitive Shield.
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Also, in the mix are the Natural Touch, Nourishing Body Care Light Hydro, Pampering Body Lotion, Go Fresh, Talco con Crema, Go Fresh Pera, Extra Fresha and Goodness3 Skincare Ritual.
Also, Invisible Dry Antiperspirant Spray, Go Fresh Revitalise Nourishing Shower Gel, Caring Hand Wash, and Invisible Dry have been recalled.
The agency noted that these soaps were not listed in its database.
NAFDAC also urged the public to be cautious and vigilant in the supply chain to prevent the importation, distribution, sale, and use of these products.
“Importation of soaps is prohibited in Nigeria as per the restricted and import prohibition list.
“Beyond the import restrictions, soaps and cosmetics are part of the items ineligible for foreign exchange to import into Nigeria.
“These products are also not available in the NAFDAC database.
“Importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the aforementioned products.
“Members of the public who possess the product should discontinue its sale or use and submit any remaining stock to the nearest NAFDAC office,” the statement further read.
NAFDAC also encouraged health experts to report any adverse events experienced with regulated products to its nearest office.