NAFDAC Recalls Popular Beauty Soap Over Effects On Reproduction …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap due to the discovery of a harmful chemical impurity.

This announcement was made through a statement on the agency’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.

The product in question, identified by batch number 81832M 08, was manufactured in Germany and contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional, commonly known as Lilial. This chemical is banned under the Cosmetic Products Regulation because it poses significant health risks.

NAFDAC explained that Lilial can negatively impact the reproductive system and may harm unborn children. It has also been linked to skin sensitization, which could trigger allergic reactions in certain people.

NAFDAC’s statement emphasized the dangers of the chemical: “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.”

This is not the first time that Dove products containing this chemical have faced bans or recalls. Several other products from the Dove range, including Derma Spa Goodness, Men Care, Natural Touch, and Pampering Body Lotion, have been withdrawn in various countries for similar reasons.

NAFDAC further pointed out that the Dove soaps in question are not listed in their official database, signaling that they should not have been imported or sold in Nigeria in the first place. They advised the public to remain cautious and vigilant to prevent these products from entering the supply chain.

The agency stated, “Importation of soaps is prohibited in Nigeria as per the restricted and import prohibition list. Beyond the import restrictions, soaps and cosmetics are also 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.”

NAFDAC urged anyone who has purchased the recalled Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap to stop using it and return it to the nearest NAFDAC office. Additionally, health professionals were asked to report any negative side effects associated with regulated products to the agency through their available reporting platforms.

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