By Ijeoma Wilfred
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control NAFDAC has banned the sale of Deluxe luxury bar soap as a result of the harmful content which poses a risk to the reproductive system and the skin.
In a statement on Thursday, the agency said although the product is not on its database,it was important to alert the public to avoid the importation, distribution, sale and use of the product
The agency advised health practitioners and consumers to report any suspicious adverse effects to the nearest NAFDAC office.
The statement reads;
Public Alert No 012/ 2024 Ban on the sale of Dex luxury Bar Soap due to Butyphenyi Merhypropional( BMHCA) content.
NAFDAC is notifying the public of the ban on the sale of Dex Luxury Bar Soap ( No 6 mystic Flower) by the European Union ( EU)
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulator as it is said to contain Butyphenyl Merhypropional ( BMHCA) which is prohibited in cosmetic products due to its risk of harming the reproductive system, causing harm to the health of the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitization.
” As a result,a ban on the marketing of the product has been placed by some regulatory and public authorities in the EU.
” Product Name:.Dex Luxury Bar Soap ( No 6 Mystic Flower) Product Brand :DEX, Country of Manufacture: Turkey ,Model: 11.11 .12 Barcode : 8694965531, Category: Cosmetics.
” Although the product is not on 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 product.
” Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of adverse reactions or substandard and falsified regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office. The statement added.
