NAFDAC Orders Recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap Due to Chemical Impurity
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08, produced in Germany, due to the presence of a chemical impurity. The product contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), also known as Lilial, which is associated with serious health risks, including reproductive harm and skin sensitization.
NAFDAC stated that the product violates the Cosmetic Products Regulation and has been banned in several EU countries. The agency warned the public to be cautious and vigilant within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the product.
Additionally, NAFDAC listed other Dove cosmetic products that have been recalled or banned in other countries due to the presence of BMHCA. The agency advised importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution and vigilance, and to report any adverse events experienced with the use of regulated products to its nearest office.
