The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a recall for Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g), batch number 81832M 08, produced in Germany, due to the detection of a harmful chemical impurity.
The agency revealed that the soap contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), also known as Lilial, a substance prohibited in cosmetics due to its potential risks to reproductive health and possible adverse effects on unborn children. BMHCA is also linked to skin sensitization and allergic reactions.
NAFDAC’s statement emphasized that BMHCA is banned by several regulatory authorities in the European Union. The recall affects various Dove products containing this chemical, including different creams and lotions.
The agency has urged the public to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the affected products, noting that they are not listed in NAFDAC’s database. It advised consumers in possession of the recalled soap to discontinue use and return the product to the nearest NAFDAC office.
Healthcare professionals and consumers are also encouraged to report any adverse reactions from using regulated products through NAFDAC’s reporting channels.
