The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying the public of the recall of Radox Care + Moisturise Liquid Hand Wash by the European Union (EU) in Brussels, Belgium.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation as it is said to contain Butyphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is prohibited in cosmetic products due its risk of harming the reproductive system, causing harm to the health of an unborn child and may cause skin sensitization. As a result, the product has been withdrawn from the market and destroyed by regulatory authorities in the EU.
Product details
The details of the product are as follows;
Product Name: Radox Liquid Handwash Enriched With Camomile & Jojoba Oil Anti-Bacterial
Product Brand: Radox
Country of Manufacture: Poland
Batch Number: 0108558 05:28
Barcode: 8710908881237
Category: Cosmetics
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Although the product is not in NAFDAC database, it is a popular brand mostly sold on online stores. 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. Members of the public in possession of the product should discontinue 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 the product 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.
NAFDAC…… Customer- focused, Agency- minded!!!
Signed Management
