Avoid recalled Nivea Black & White deodorant – NAFDAC warns Nigerians

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians to refrain from using the recently recalled Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorant (50ml).

This recall follows an alert from the European Union Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products.

In an official statement released on Thursday, NAFDAC identified the affected batch number as 93529610. The agency raised concerns regarding the presence of 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde, a chemical that is banned in cosmetic products due to its potential health risks, including reproductive harm, risks to unborn children, and skin irritation or burns.

The recalled product, which claims to provide 48-hour protection, is manufactured in Germany and has a Bar Code Number of 42299882. NAFDAC urged importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers to be vigilant and ensure that this specific batch of Nivea deodorant is neither sold nor used.

“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 who possess the affected batch are advised to stop using or selling it and to return their stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.

Healthcare professionals and consumers are encouraged to report any adverse effects experienced from using regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office, via pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng, through the E-reporting platforms available at www.nafdac.gov.ng, or via the Med-Safety application, which can be downloaded on Android and iOS,” the agency stated.