NAFDAC Recalls Nivea Roll-On Deodorant, Says It Contains Harmful Chemicals
Joy ChukwuOctober 31, 20241 Mins read167 
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the recall of a specific batch of Nivea BLACK & WHITE Invisible Roll-On deodorant due to health risks.
The recall was initiated following safety alerts from the European Union Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (Rapex).
The affected product is a 50ml Nivea BLACK & WHITE Invisible Roll-On deodorant marked for “48H Protection in African Climate” with batch number 93529610, manufactured in Germany.
According to NAFDAC, the deodorant contains a chemical, 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is banned in cosmetics due to potentially harmful effects on the reproductive system and risks to unborn children.
The agency also noted the chemical’s potential to cause skin irritation and burns.
NAFDAC has advised importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers to avoid the importation, sale, and use of this product batch and to remain vigilant within the supply chain.
Recall that the agency recently recalled the Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g), batch number 81832M 08, also made in Germany, due to a harmful chemical.
It reported the soap contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional (also known as Lilial), which is banned in cosmetic products because it poses risks to the reproductive system and can harm unborn children. The chemical can also cause skin allergies.
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NIVEA Black & White Invisible Roll On Deodorant Batch No. 93529610 Not On Sale in Nigeria
We have been made aware of a safety alert notification issued by NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control) in Nigeria issued on October 31, 2024, regarding NIVEA BLACK & WHITE Invisible Roll-on deodorant (50 ml) batch number 93529610, in relation to the general European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX). The batch is said to contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl propionaldehyde (BMHCA).
Based on current European legislation, the use of ingredient 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl propionaldehyde (LilialTM) in cosmetic products has been banned from the European markets as of March 1, 2022.
We wish to assure our esteemed customers that the Batch No. 93529610 in question has not been marketed in Nigeria and thus never recalled by Beiersdorf, the owner of NIVEA brand, as the legal manufacturer. The batch in question, in fact, expired in January 2022 and was hence at the time fully compliant with the then valid European cosmetic regulation.
As a responsible corporate citizen, Beiersdorf is working collaboratively with NAFDAC to safeguard the interest of the Nigerian consumers by ensuring that our locally manufactured product meets the global quality standards.
The safety of our consumers remains our highest priority, consistent with our ethical philosophy as a business.
In pursuit of this commitment, Beiersdorf’s entire NIVEA product portfolio formulations have been reformulated to be Lilial-free formulas in full compliance with the EU Regulation on cosmetic products well ahead of its Lilial ban coming into effect as far back as March 1, 2022. For instance, the formulation of NIVEA BLACK & WHITE Invisible Roll-on deodorant has been Lilial-free since at least 2020 across the globe, including Nigeria.
Our trade partners were informed ahead of time and reminded of their responsibility to remove the outdated Lilial-containing products within the legal timeframe to fulfill their obligations with the European Cosmetic Product Regulation.
Signed:
Management