NAFDAC Clamps Down on Dex Luxury Bar Soap Amid Health Concerns
In a decisive move to protect public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an immediate ban on the sale and use of Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower) across Nigeria. This action follows a similar prohibition by the European Union (EU), highlighting serious health risks associated with the product.
Public Alert No. 012/2024, signed by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, was disseminated to journalists in Abuja, underscoring the urgency of the matter. The alert warns that the soap fails to meet cosmetic product regulations and contains Butyphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), a substance banned due to its potential to harm the reproductive system, pose risks to unborn children, and cause skin sensitization.
Professor Adeyeye emphasized the importance of vigilance within the supply chain, noting that the product’s absence from NAFDAC’s database warrants increased caution among importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers.
In a stern directive, she urged all stakeholders to cease the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the soap. She further instructed those in possession of the product to halt sales or usage immediately and surrender any stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.
The NAFDAC chief also called upon healthcare professionals and consumers to report any adverse reactions or suspicions of substandard and falsified regulated products. Reports can be made to the nearest NAFDAC office, by calling 0800-162-3322, or via email at sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng. Additionally, she encouraged the reporting of any adverse events or side effects related to the use of the soap to aid in the agency’s monitoring efforts.
This ban represents NAFDAC’s commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of Nigerians, ensuring that only safe and compliant products are available in the market.
