- Safiu Kehinde
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has raised alarm over Dove Bar Soap product containing harmful chemical.
As disclosed in a public alert statement issued by NAFDAC on Monday, the brand identified as Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with with batch number 81832M 08, is said to contain Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is prohibited in cosmetic products due to its risk of harming the reproductive system, causing harm to the health of an unborn child and may cause skin sensitization.
NAFDAC noted that the product manufactured in Germany does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation while stressing that it has been banned by some regulatory and public authorities across Europe.
“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 is said to contain Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is prohibited in cosmetic products due to its risk of harming the reproductive system, causing harm to the health of an unborn child and may cause skin sensitization. As a result, a ban on the marketing of the product has been placed by some regulatory and public authorities, in the EU.” The statement read.
NAFDAC further reinstated the ban on importation of soaps which are not in the agency’s database.
“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” they added.
Meanwhile, other banned Dove products include Derma Goodness Body cream, Men Care Deodorants, Men Care+ Deodorants, Natural Touch Deodorant, Nourishing Body Care Light Hydro Lotion, and Pampering Body Lotion amongst others.