The 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 a harmful chemical impurity.
In a statement on its website, NAFDAC stated that that the batch of the soap contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), also known as Lilial, which is banned in cosmetic products due to its potential health risks.
The statement read in part: “The presence of Butylphenyl Methylpropional in the product violates the Cosmetic Products Regulation, as it poses serious health concerns, BMHCA is prohibited in cosmetic products due to its potential to cause reproductive harm and skin sensitisation. It has been banned in several countries, including across the EU.
“Importation of soaps is prohibited under the Nigerian import prohibition list, and these items are not available in the NAFDAC database. Importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers must remain vigilant to prevent the importation and distribution of these banned products”.
The agency advised consumers who have purchased the soap to discontinue use immediately and submit any remaining stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.
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