By Our Reporter
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has ordered a recall of Dove Beauty Bar Soap(100g) with batch number 81832M 08, produced in Germany, due to the presence of a chemical impurity.
NAFDAC said the product violates the Cosmetic Products Regulation by containing Butylphenyl Methylpropional, also known as Lilial, a chemical associated with serious health risks.
In a statement on its website on Monday, the agency explained that BMHCA has been banned in cosmetic products because it can harm the reproductive system and potentially affect the health of unborn children.
It added that the chemical has been linked to skin sensitization, triggering allergic reactions in some users.
The statement read: “The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, is alerting the public about the recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08, produced in Germany, due to chemical impurity.
“The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation, as it contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional, BMHCA, which is prohibited due to its risk in reproductive organs, harm to unborn children, and potential for causing skin sensitization. Several regulatory authorities in the EU have already banned its marketing,” it added.
Other Dove cosmetic products recalled/banned in other countries due to the presence of BMHCA are Derma pa Goodness, Men Care, Men Care Sensitive Shield, Natural Touch, Nourishing Body Care Light Hydro, Pampering Body Lotion Go Fresh, Talco Con Crema, Go Fresh Pera, Extra Fresh, Goodness3 Skincare Ritual, Invisible Dry Antiperspirant Spray, Go Fresh Revitalize nourishing Shower gel, Caring hand wash and Invisible dry.
The agency says the soaps are not on its database.