NAFDAC bans sale of Dex luxury bar soap

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has issued a ban on the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap due to the presence of Butyphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), a substance deemed harmful to the reproductive system and skin sensitization.

In a statement released on NAFDAC's official platforms on Thursday, it was revealed that Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower), manufactured in Turkey, contains BMHCA, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. The substance poses potential risks such as harming the reproductive system, impacting the health of unborn children, and causing skin sensitization.

The statement from NAFDAC reads: "Public Alert No. 012/2024. Ban on the sale of Dex Luxury Bar Soap due to Butyphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) content."

"NAFDAC is notifying the public of the ban on the sale of Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 mystic flower) by the European Union (EU). The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation as it is said to contain Butyphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) which is prohibited in cosmetic products due to its risk of harming the reproductive system, causing harm to the health of the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitization."

The banned product details include: Product Name: Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower), Product Brand: DEX, Country of Manufacture: Turkey, Model: 11.11.22, Barcode: 8694965531, Category: Cosmetics.

While the product is not listed in the NAFDAC database, importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers are urged to exercise caution and vigilance to avoid importing, distributing, selling, or using this product.

Healthcare professionals and consumers are encouraged to report any suspicions of adverse reactions or substandard and falsified regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office.