Avoid Using The Recalled Nivea Roll-On Deodorant – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has come out to warn Nigerians about the recall of Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorant in the Nigerian market.

This is coming following a warning from the European Union Rapid Alert System for Dangerous non-food products in Brussels.

According to NAFDAC, the recalled Nivea product is reported to contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl)
propionaldehyde, a chemical prohibited in cosmetic products due to its potential to cause harm to the reproductive system.

The agency added that the product can also affect the health of an unborn child and cause skin irritation to users.

It read, “The recalled Nivea product is reported to contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl)
propionaldehyde, a chemical prohibited in cosmetic products due to its potential to cause harm to the reproductive system, impair the health of an unborn child, and cause skin irritation and burns to users.

Members of the public in possession of the affected batch should cease sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.

Healthcare professionals and consumers are encouraged to report any adverse events experienced with the use of regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office, via [email protected], E-reporting platforms available at www.nafdac.gov.ng, or through the Med-safety application available for download on Android and iOS.”

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