NAFDAC orders recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap due to chemical impurities

The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has announced the recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100 g) with batch number 81832M 08, produced in Germany, due to the detection of hazardous chemical impurities.

NAFDAC reported that the soap violated the Cosmetic Products Regulations because it contained Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), also known as Lilial. This chemical has been linked to serious health risks, including reproductive harm and potential effects on unborn children.

In a statement released on its website on Monday, NAFDAC detailed the risks associated with BMHCA, noting that the substance has been banned in cosmetics due to its potential to cause reproductive problems and skin sensitivity, which can trigger allergic reactions in users.

The statement read, “The National Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) informs the public about the recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08, manufactured in Germany, due to the presence of chemical impurities. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Product Regulation, as it contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited due to the risk of reproductive harm, fetal harm, and potential skin sensitivity. Several regulatory authorities in the EU have banned its marketing.”

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Other Dove products facing similar recalls or bans in various countries due to BMHCA include Derma Spa Goodness, Men Care, Men Care+ Sensitive Shield, Natural Touch, Nourishing Body Care Light Hydro, Pampering Body Lotion, Go Fresh, Talco con Crema, Go Fresh Pera, Extra Fresh, Goodness3 Skincare Ritual, Invisible Dry Antiperspirant Spray, and Go Fresh Revitalize Nourishing Shower Gel.

NAFDAC urges the public to be careful and vigilant in the supply chain to prevent the importation, distribution, sale and use of the affected products. It stressed that, according to Nigerian regulations, the importation of soap is prohibited and the product is not listed in the NAFDAC database.

The statement urged, “The importation of soap is prohibited in Nigeria in accordance with the list of import bans and restrictions. Apart from the import restrictions, soap and cosmetics are among the items that are not eligible for foreign exchange for 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 in the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale and use of the above-mentioned products. Members of the public who are in possession of the products should stop selling or using them and surrender the stocks to the nearest NAFDAC office.”

NAFDAC also urges health professionals and consumers to report any adverse effects experienced from regulated products to the nearest office or through its reporting platform.

The statement concluded, “Healthcare professionals and consumers are urged to report adverse events experienced due to the use of regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office, via pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng, the e-reporting platform available at www.nafdac.gov.ng, or via the Med-safety app available for download on Android and iOS stores.”

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