Nivea roll-on contains banned reproductive toxin, poses health risk, NAFDAC warns
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a critical public warning regarding the recall of Nivea BLACK & WHITE Invisible Roll-On deodorant (50ml), specifically those marked “48H Protection in African Climate” and bearing batch number 93529610.
In a statement released via its X handle on Thursday, NAFDAC indicated that the recall follows an alert from the European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX), which flagged the product for containing a prohibited chemical.
According to NAFDAC, the deodorant contains 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl propionaldehyde (BMHCA), a substance banned in cosmetics due to its potential risks, including harm to the reproductive system, threats to fetal development, and the possibility of causing skin irritation and burns.
NAFDAC has urged importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise extreme caution, advising them to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the affected Nivea Roll-On with the specified batch number.
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The agency stressed that individuals in possession of the product should discontinue its use immediately and return any remaining stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.
Furthermore, NAFDAC encourages healthcare professionals and consumers to report any adverse reactions associated with this or other regulated products. Reports can be submitted to the nearest NAFDAC office, through email at pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng, via E-reporting on www.nafdac.gov.ng, or through the Med-safety app available on Android and iOS.
The statement elaborated, stating, “NAFDAC alerts the public of the recall of Nivea BLACK & WHITE Invisible Roll-On deodorant, 50ml marked 48H Protection in African Climate with batch number: 93529610 by European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX) in Brussels.”
It continued, “The recalled product is said to contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl propionaldehyde (BMHCA), a chemical prohibited in cosmetic products due to its ability to cause harm to the reproductive system, impair the health of an unborn child, as well as skin irritation and burns to users.”
The product details are as follows:
Product Name: Nivea BLACK & WHITE Invisible 50ml
Product Brand: Nivea
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Batch Number: 93529610
Barcode Number: 42299882
Category: Cosmetics
This alarming development underscores the importance of vigilance regarding cosmetic products and highlights the role of regulatory agencies in ensuring public safety.
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