NAFDAC Issues Urgent Recall of Dove beauty cream bar Soap over safety Concern

Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g), batch number 81832M 08, manufactured in Germany, is being recalled by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control because it contains a chemical contaminant.

According to NAFDAC, the product’s inclusion of butylphenyl methylpropional, often known as liual, a chemical linked to major health hazards, violates the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

The government stated that BMHCA has been prohibited from being used in cosmetic goods because it may damage the reproductive system and have an impact on the health of unborn children in a statement posted on its website on Monday.

It also mentioned how the chemical has been connected to skin sensitisation, which can cause allergic reactions in certain people.

“The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is alerting the public about the recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08, produced in Germany, due to chemical impurity.

“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. Several regulatory authorities in the EU have already banned its marketing,” The report stated.

Aside from 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 + Go Fresh Revitalise nourishing shower gel, Caring hand wash, and invisible dry, there are other Dove cosmetic products that have been recalled or banned in other countries regarding the presence of BMHCA.

In order to prevent the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the items, NAFDAC advised the public to exercise caution and vigilance along the supply chain.

“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.

“These products are also not available in the NAFDAC database. Importers, distributors, retailers and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale and use of the above-mentioned products. Members of the public in possession of the product should discontinue the sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office,” NAFDAC stated.

Health professionals were also asked by NAFDAC to notify its closest office of any adverse events related to the usage of regulated products.

The statement added, “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 www.nafdac.gov.ng or via the Med-safety application for download on android and IOS stores.”