National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered the recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08, produced in Germany, due to the presence of a chemical impurity.
Gatekeepers News reports that according to NAFDAC, the product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), also known as Lilial, a chemical associated with serious health risks, including reproductive harm and potential harm to unborn children.
“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,” NAFDAC said in a statement.
The agency warned that several regulatory authorities in the EU have already banned the marketing of products containing BMHCA, and urged the public to be cautious and vigilant within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the products.
“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,” NAFDAC said.
The agency advised members of the public in possession of the product to discontinue the sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.
NAFDAC also urged health experts to report adverse events experienced with the use of regulated products to its nearest office.
