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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 Recall Product Name Product Description Product Country of Origin Batch No./ Model No. Barcode Notifying Country Action taken
13/08 Derma Spa Goodness Body cream United Kingdom 9183599-7144KXA3 8712561981293 Italy Ban on the marketing of the product
13/08 Men Care Deodorant United Kingdom 82604LD  06:22 8711600532397 Italy Ban on the marketing of the product
13/08 Men Care+ Sensitive Shield Deodorant United Kingdom 82732LD  01:00 8712561255806 Italy Ban on the marketing of the product
13/08 Natural Touch Deodorant United Kingdom 63110LW  06:33 8712561315906 Italy Ban on the marketing of the product
13/08 Nourishing body care light hydro Lotion United Kingdom 9040MBX  19:57 4000388563902 Italy Ban on the marketing of the product
13/08 Pampering body lotion Body Cream Germany 9089MBX 8712561387002 Italy Ban on the marketing of the product
10/07 Go fresh Shower gel United Kingdom 8197RBX  03:29 8712561611145 Italy Ban on the marketing of the product
10/07 Go fresh Deodorant United Kingdom 81074CYA 12:26 50099641 Italy Ban on the marketing of the product
10/07 Talco con Crema Deodorant United Kingdom 73114CYB 20:45

80254CYB 19:41

50099627

 

50099634

Italy Ban on the marketing of the product
10/07 Go fresh Pera Deodorant United Kingdom 72444CYB 17:15 87291797 Italy Ban on the marketing of the product
10/07 Extra Fresh Deodorant United Kingdom 73171LW 21:39 50210466 Italy Ban on the marketing of the product
18/07 Goodness3   Skincare Ritual Cosmetic Set Czech Republic 9107374 8710908189104 Czech Republic Recall of product from end users
18/07 Invisible Dry antiperspirant spray + Go Fresh Revitalize nourishing shower gel   China 9107216 8710908115226 Czech Republic Recall of product from end users
15/08 Caring hand wash Liquid Soap Italy 635416B 14:17 4000388179004 Italy Ban on the marketing of the product
20/08 Invisible dry Deodorant United Kingdom 61460LW 04:02 8712561280167 Italy Ban 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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