KEY POINTS
- NAFDAC recalls Nivea deodorant due to health risks.
- The product contains a chemical banned in cosmetics.
- Consumers should stop use and return affected stock to NAFDAC.
The public has been informed by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) about the recall of Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorant due to the presence of 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl propionaldehyde (BMHCA), a potentially dangerous chemical.Â
NAFDAC recalls Nivea deodorant over banned chemical
Because of the serious health hazards, this component, often called Lilial, is not allowed in cosmetic products. NAFDAC states that BMHCA is not a chemical that should be used by consumers since it can harm the reproductive system, raise the dangers to foetuses, and cause burns or skin irritation.
In particular, a 50 ml container of Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on with the label “48H Protection in African Climate” has been recalled. The European Union Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX) in Brussels, Germany, has recognized this product by batch number 93529610. The impacted product’s barcode is 42299882. NAFDAC has stated that this recall complies with global safety regulations that limit the use of dangerous chemicals in personal care products, and the agency has pledged to cooperate with other regulatory agencies to protect consumers.
Consumers urged to check batch number and discontinue use
According to Business Day, all supply chain participants, including importers, distributors, and retailers, are being advised by NAFDAC to proceed with utmost caution while dealing with this product. The organization stresses how crucial it is to stop the impacted Nivea roll-on deodorant from getting into or staying in use. Distributors and retailers are asked not to stock or sell any units from the impacted batch, and importers are advised not to bring in the goods. Additionally, NAFDAC advises customers to be cautious and look up the batch number of any Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorants they may have.
The organisation recommended that “any members of the public who possess the affected product batch should cease its sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.” This preventative step is necessary to guarantee that potentially dangerous goods are swiftly taken out of the public’s reach.
Furthermore, NAFDAC is urging consumers and medical professionals to report any negative side effects linked to using regulated products. These reports can be sent via NAFDAC’s official website or to the NAFDAC office that is closest to you. The agency has emphasised how crucial these reports are since they enable NAFDAC to efficiently monitor and address market safety issues, thereby promoting public health and wellbeing.
The public is reassured by NAFDAC that it is still dedicated to strict regulatory control to shield consumers from dangerous products. To make sure Nigerian markets meet the strictest requirements for consumer safety, the agency will keep working with international health and safety organisations and regulatory bodies.
