The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying the public about the sale and distribution of fake Kiss Condoms in various Nigerian markets.
The information was received from the MAH-DKT International Nigeria, a leading non-governmental organization focused on contraceptive social marketing. Its mission is to provide Nigerians with affordable and safe options for family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention.
The Fake Kiss Condom has been reported to be found in Onitsha Market, Idumota Market, Trade Fair Market, and various markets in Kano, Abuja, Uyo, Gombe, Enugu, and others.
Kiss Condom is a brand of male latex condoms designed for sexual protection, mainly to help prevent unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
How To Spot Fake Kiss Condom Box and Pack
Original DKT KISS | FAKE KISS | |
1 | Box Pack
Front Side of the Box There are instructions on the lower part of the pack
– Please read the instructions carefully – Single-use only if reused, there might be an increased risk of failure or infection
Additional information on the lower part of the box pack
There is an image of a condom with the following statements written in English and French Natural coloured unscented straight-walled, teat-ended, natural rubber latex condoms with non-spermicidal lubricant. 52 mm nominal width
Address – Plot 4, Block E. Isolo Industrial Layout, Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
Storage and Caution Information included |
Box Pack
Front Side of the Box There is no additional information on the side of the box The box is darker in colour. The picture on the box is darker in colour.
The inside of some of the boxes is plain white. No condom Image Address is wrong – 42, Montgomery Road, Yaba, Lagos
The manufacturer’s address is incomplete
No storage and caution information |
2 |
Condom Pack The color of the pack is light red Kiss is closely written on 6 lines |
Condom Pack The color of the pack is darker than the original pack Kiss is loosely written on 5 lines. There is a lot of space between each line
The condom strip is longer than the original |
3 |
Wallet – Outer – Lighter red pack – Address is Oshodi-Apapa – Manufacturer address Description beside image of condom – Natural colored, unscented, straight-walled, teat-ended, natural rubber latex condoms
Hidden Flap There is a date REV: 06|11/2023 This is a medical device MDSS GmbH (address)
Caution Information included
Wallet Inner Detailed instructions Detailed Important Notes 8 bullet points |
Wallet- Outer – Darker red pack – Address is wrong – 42 Montgomery Road, Yaba – Manufacturer addresses are missing Description beside image of condom – Transparent, straight-walled, teat-ended, natural rubber latex condoms The color wave on the original pack is absent
No information on the hidden flap There is an inconsistency in the barcode lines (barcode traceability)
Medical device information is missing This is absent
No Caution information
Wallet Inner Summarized information under Important Notes 6 bullet points |
Condom Size The condom is large The condom has a large teat end for the collection of semen The condom is oval-shaped The condom is more lubricated |
Condom Size The condom is thinner in size The condom has a small teat end for the collection of semen The condom is round in shape The condom has less lubrication than the original |
Risk Statement:
The use of fake condoms poses serious health risks due to poor quality, lack of sterilization, and absence of regulation, leading to ineffective protection against pregnancy and STIs. Risks include breakage, infection, allergic reactions, and false security. To ensure safety, only genuine, quality-assured condoms from approved manufacturers should be used.
All NAFDAC zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the falsified product Kiss Condoms in various Nigerian markets within the zones and states.
Distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance in the supply chain to prevent the distribution, sale, and use of falsified products. All medical products must be obtained from authorized/licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.
Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng
Similarly, healthcare professionals and patients are also encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of medicinal products or devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, or through the use of the E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website www.nafdac.gov.ng , or via the Med-safety application available for download on Android and IOS stores, or via e-mail on pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng
Furthermore, note that this notice will be uploaded to the WHO Global Surveillance and Monitoring System (GSMS).
NAFDAC………. Customer-focused, Agency-minded!!!
