The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised concern over the circulation of an unregistered skin-lightening product known as Fair Child Soap. The agency revealed that the soap, which is being marketed toward minors, was found during a post-market surveillance following a public complaint about unethical advertising practices targeting children.
Investigations traced the product to Lexmart Cosmetics Ltd., a company that had not registered the soap with NAFDAC as required by law. The agency immediately sanctioned the importer and directed them to halt distribution. NAFDAC warned that the soap poses serious health risks, including skin irritation, allergic reactions, and long-term dermatological effects, particularly dangerous for children’s sensitive skin.
Zonal offices of the agency have been instructed to quarantine available stocks and intensify surveillance on cosmetic products aimed at children. NAFDAC urged the public to avoid using the product and report any instances of its sale or promotion. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health and preventing the exploitation of vulnerable populations through unregulated products.