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“Don’t Use Sheesha Beauty Cream, Dona White Extra Whitening Lotion” NAFDAC Warns Nigerians

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By Akinwale Kasali

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The National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned  Nigerians against the use of  Sheesha Beauty Cream and Dona White Extra Whitening Body Lotion.

NAFDAC said that the products have been banned by the European Union but  found their way into the Nigeria Market.

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NAFDAC, in a statement, said the products were tested against European standards and did not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

The Agency explained that the products contain mercury which when accumulated in the body can damage the kidneys, brain, nervous system, affect reproduction and the unborn child.

As a result, a ban on the import of the products have been placed by some regulatory and public authorities in the EU.

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The regulatory body also added that these products are not in their database, importers, distributors, retailers and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale and use of the above-mentioned product.

It advised that the products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked and that members of the public in possession of the product should discontinue their sale or use and submit stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.

NAFDAC also urged all Healthcare professionals and consumers to report any suspicion of adverse reaction, substandard and falsified regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office.

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