NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to banned Dex Luxury Bar Soap
By Ralph Tathagata
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on Nigerian marketers and consumers to avoid the importation, distribution, sale and use of 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, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, who said that the product’s authenticity and physical condition must be carefully checked.
The NAFDAC boss also called on members of the public in possession of the product to discontinue sale or use, and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.
She 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: [email protected].
“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,” the statement revealed.
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