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The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has drawn Nigerians’ attention to the ban on Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower), by European Union (EU).
The notification is contained in a public alert with No.
012/2024, signed by NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, a professor, and
shared with journalists in Abuja on Sunday.
“The product does not comply with the cosmetic products
regulation; it also contains Butyphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), which is
prohibited in cosmetic products due to its risk of harming the reproductive
system.
“It also causes harm to the health of unborn children and
may cause skin sensitisation.
“It is as a result of the defective nature of the product
that the EU banned it.
“The products is not in NAFDAC database; importers,
distributors, retailers and consumers are to exercise caution and vigilance
within the supply chain,” she said,
‘Stop importation, sale and use’
Mrs Adeyeye called on marketers and consumers to avoid the
importation, distribution, sale and use of the product, saying that product’s
authenticity and physical condition must be carefully checked.
She called on members of the public in possession of the
product to discontinue sale or use, and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC
office.
The NAFDAC boss advised healthcare professionals and
consumers to report any suspicion of adverse reaction or substandard and
falsified regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office on 0800-162-3322 or
via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.
She also encouraged healthcare professionals and patients to
report adverse events or side effects related to the use of the product, to the
nearest NAFDAC office. NAN
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