The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08, produced in Germany, due to the presence of a chemical impurity. The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), also known as Lilial, which is banned in cosmetic products due to its potential harm to the reproductive system and 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,” said NAFDAC in a statement.
NAFDAC warns that BMHCA can cause skin sensitization and trigger allergic reactions in some users. The agency has prohibited the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the product, as it violates the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
“We urge the public to be cautious and vigilant within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the products,” said NAFDAC. “Importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers are advised to exercise caution and submit any stock of the product to the nearest NAFDAC office.”
Additionally, NAFDAC encourages healthcare professionals and consumers to report any adverse events experienced with the use of regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office or through their reporting platforms. “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 (link unavailable) or via the Med-safety application for download on android and IOS stores,” said the agency.
