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NAFDAC Alerts Public on Recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap Due to Chemical Impurity

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an alert regarding the recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08. 

The soap, manufactured in Germany, has been found to contain Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), a chemical prohibited in cosmetic products due to its harmful effects on reproductive health and skin sensitization. 

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NAFDAC warns that the product violates Cosmetic Products Regulation and advises against its marketing and use. Regulatory authorities in the EU have already banned the product.

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NAFDAC also highlights several other Dove cosmetic products, such as deodorants and body creams, which have been recalled or banned in various countries due to the presence of the same chemical. 

The importation of soaps and cosmetics is prohibited in Nigeria, and NAFDAC urges consumers and retailers to report the sale or use of these products. The public is advised to discontinue use and return any stock to NAFDAC offices.

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