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Public Alert No. 041/2024 – Alert on the Recall of Nivea Roll-On Deodorant Due to Safety Concerns by European Union Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (Rapex) Authorities

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is alerting the public about the recall of Nivea BLACK &WHITE Invisible Roll-on deodorant, 50ml marked 48H Protection in African Climate with batch number: 93529610 by European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX) in Brussels.

The recalled Nivea product is said to contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl propionaldehyde (BMHCA), a chemical prohibited in cosmetics products due to its ability to cause harm to the reproductive system, impairs the health of an unborn child as well as skin irritation and burns to users.

Product details

The details of the product are as follows.

Product Name: Nivea BLACK &WHITE Invisible Roll-on deodorant, 50ml

Product Brand: Nivea

Country of Manufacture: Germany

Batch Number: 93529610

Bar Code Number: 42299882

Category: Cosmetics

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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 Nivea Roll-on with the affected batch. Members of the public in possession of the affected batch of 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.

NAFDAC………… Customer- focused, Agency- minded!!! 

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