Nigerian agency warn Nigerians on Nivea roll-on over safety risks

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-On deodorant, recently recalled by the European Union Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX) due to safety concerns.

NAFDAC specified that the affected product is the 50ml Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-On deodorant, marked “48H Protection in African Climate” with batch number 93529610.

According to NAFDAC, the recall was initiated by RAPEX, the European Union’s alert system for dangerous non-food products, headquartered in Brussels. The product, manufactured in Germany, was found to contain a harmful chemical prohibited in cosmetics, posing health risks to consumers.

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“The recalled Nivea product is said to contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl propionaldehyde (BMHCA), a chemical prohibited in cosmetics products due to its ability to cause harm to the reproductive system, impairs the health of an unborn child as well as skin irritation and burns to users,” NAFDAC said.

The agency warned, “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 Nivea Roll-on with the affected batch.

“Members of the public in possession of the affected batch of product should discontinue the sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.

“Healthcare professionals and consumers are encouraged to report adverse events experienced with the use of regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office.”