The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has drawn Nigerians’ attention to the ban on Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No. 6 Mystic Flower) by the European Union (EU).

The notification is contained in a public alert with No. 012/2024, signed by NAFDAC director-general, Mojisola Adeyeye, in Abuja on Sunday.

“The product does not comply with the cosmetic products regulation; it also contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products due to its risk of harming the reproductive system.

“It also causes harm to the health of unborn children and may cause skin sensitisation.

“It is as a result of the defective nature of the product that the EU banned it.

“The products are not in the NAFDAC database; importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers are to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain,” she said.

Ms Adeyeye called on marketers and consumers to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the product, saying the product’s authenticity and physical condition must be carefully checked.

She called on members of the public in possession of the product to discontinue sale or use, and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.

The NAFDAC boss advised healthcare professionals and consumers to report any suspicion of adverse reactions or substandard and falsified regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office on 0800-162-3322 or via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.

(NAN)