NAFDAC Orders Recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap Over Impurity

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.

The soap was recalled due to the detection of a harmful chemical impurity says NAFDAC. The soap also does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation as it contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional, also known as Lilial, a chemical associated with serious health risks.

According to NAFDAC, the product causes harm to the reproductive system, causes harm to the health of an unborn child and may cause skin sensitization.

“As a result, a ban on the marketing of the product has been placed by some regulatory and public authorities, in the EU”, says NAFDAC.

The details of the product are as follows: Product Name: Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap; Product Brand: Dove; Country of Manufacture: Germany; Bar Code Number: 8000700000005; Category: Cosmetic.

Meanwhile, NAFDAC says other Dove cosmetic products such as Derma Spa Goodness, Men Care, Men Care+ Sensitive Shield, Natural Touch, Nourishing body care light hydro, pampering body lotion, go fresh shower gel, caring hand wash and Invisible dry have all been banned in other countries.

“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.”

NAFDAC added that the products are also not available in its database. “Importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid 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”, says the agency.

It also urged healthcare professionals and consumers to report adverse events experiences with the use of regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office.

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