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NAFDAC bans Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap due to its harm to reproductive system

by Frank Ulom
9 September 2024
in Health
NAFDAC bans Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap due to its harm to reproductive system

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is alerting the public about the recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08, produced in Germany, due to chemical impurity.

According to NAFDAC’s Public Alert No. 035/2024, the product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation as it is said to contain Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is prohibited in cosmetic products due to its risk of harming the reproductive system, causing harm to the health of an unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. As a result, a ban on the marketing of the product has been placed by some regulatory and public authorities, in the EU.

Product details

The details of the product are as follows.

  • Product Name: Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap
  • Product Brand: Dove
  • Country of Manufacture: Germany
  • Bar Code Number: 8000700000005
  • Category: Cosmetics

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NAFDAC bans Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap due to its harm to reproductive system

Other Dove cosmetic products recalled/banned in other countries due to Presence of Butylphenyl Methylpropional are as follows;

Date of RecallProduct NameProduct DescriptionProduct Country of OriginBatch No./ Model No.BarcodeNotifying CountryAction taken
13/08Derma Spa GoodnessBody creamUnited Kingdom9183599-7144KXA38712561981293ItalyBan on the marketing of the product
13/08Men CareDeodorantUnited Kingdom82604LD  06:228711600532397ItalyBan on the marketing of the product
13/08Men Care+ Sensitive ShieldDeodorantUnited Kingdom82732LD  01:008712561255806ItalyBan on the marketing of the product
13/08Natural TouchDeodorantUnited Kingdom63110LW  06:338712561315906ItalyBan on the marketing of the product
13/08Nourishing body care light hydroLotionUnited Kingdom9040MBX  19:574000388563902ItalyBan on the marketing of the product
13/08Pampering body lotionBody CreamGermany9089MBX8712561387002ItalyBan on the marketing of the product
10/07Go freshShower gelUnited Kingdom8197RBX  03:298712561611145ItalyBan on the marketing of the product
10/07Go freshDeodorantUnited Kingdom81074CYA 12:2650099641ItalyBan on the marketing of the product
10/07Talco con CremaDeodorantUnited Kingdom73114CYB 20:45

80254CYB 19:41

50099627

 

50099634

ItalyBan on the marketing of the product
10/07Go fresh PeraDeodorantUnited Kingdom72444CYB 17:1587291797ItalyBan on the marketing of the product
10/07Extra FreshDeodorantUnited Kingdom73171LW 21:3950210466ItalyBan on the marketing of the product
18/07Goodness3   Skincare RitualCosmetic SetCzech Republic91073748710908189104Czech RepublicRecall of product from end users
18/07Invisible Dry antiperspirant spray + Go Fresh Revitalize nourishing shower gel China91072168710908115226Czech RepublicRecall of product from end users
15/08Caring hand washLiquid SoapItaly635416B 14:174000388179004ItalyBan on the marketing of the product
20/08Invisible dryDeodorantUnited Kingdom61460LW 04:028712561280167ItalyBan on the marketing of the product

 

“Importation of soaps is prohibited in Nigeria as per the restricted and import prohibition list. Beyond the import restrictions soaps and cosmetics are parts of the items ineligible for foreign exchange to import in Nigeria.

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“These products are also not available in the NAFDAC database. 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 products. Members of the public in possession of the 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, via pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng, E-reporting platforms available at www.nafdac.gov.ng or via the Med-safety application for download on Android and iOS stores.”

Meanwhile, a statement from Dove’s website, read: “Lilial (also known as butylphenyl methylpropional or BMHCA) was a synthetic ingredient widely used in beauty products to create a floral fragrance. Lilial is now banned for use in cosmetics, however, we removed this ingredient from all of our formulas before the ban came into force.”

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