The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised Nigerians to avoid using the Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorant, 50 ml, from batch number 93529610. The warning follows a similar alert from the European Union Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products.

This particular Nivea deodorant is marketed as providing 48-hour protection suited for African climates. However, according to NAFDAC, the product contains 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde, a chemical banned in cosmetic products due to its potential health risks. This ingredient may harm the reproductive system, affect the health of unborn children, and cause skin irritation and burns.

Manufactured in Germany, the product is identified with Bar Code Number 42299882. NAFDAC has urged importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers to ensure vigilance within the supply chain to prevent the spread of the affected batch in Nigeria. Consumers possessing the product are advised to stop its use immediately and return it to the nearest NAFDAC office. NAFDAC also encourages healthcare professionals and consumers to report any adverse reactions experienced with this product.

Reports can be submitted to NAFDAC offices via email at pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng, through the online platforms at www.nafdac.gov.ng, or via the Med-Safety app, available for download on Android and iOS devices.