NAFDAC Cautions Nigerians Against Using Recalled Nivea Roll-On Deodorant
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alert regarding the recall of Nivea BLACK & WHITE Invisible Roll-on Deodorant.
NAFDAC urges Nigerians to discontinue use due to the presence of a harmful chemical.
In a statement released on Thursday (Public Alert No. 041/2024), NAFDAC confirmed that the deodorant had been flagged by the European Union’s rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products (RAPEX) in Brussels.
The recall specifically affects Nivea BLACK & WHITE Invisible Roll-on Deodorant (50ml) marked with batch number 93529610 and bar code number 42299882, produced in Germany and labeled for “48H protection in African climate.
“The recalled Nivea product is reported to contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde, a chemical prohibited in cosmetic products due to its potential to cause harm to the reproductive system, impair the health of an unborn child, and cause skin irritation and burns to users,” the agency explained.
It advised importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to prevent the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the affected Nivea Roll-on with the specified batch.
“Members of the public in possession of the affected batch should cease sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.
“Healthcare professionals and consumers are encouraged to report any adverse events experienced with the use of regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office, via pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng, E-reporting platforms available at www.nafdac.gov.ng, or through the Med-safety application available for download on Android and iOS,” it added.
