NAFDAC says the products had been certified harmful for human consumption.
has advised Nigerians to stop the consumption of an organic apple and black currant juice originating from Australia.NAFDAC Director-General, Moji Adeyeye, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria , said the products had been certified harmful for human consumption.
Mrs Adeyeye pointed out that the level of patulin content in the affected fruit juice can induce liver, spleen and kidney damage. The banned cosmetics products include Sifu Kunyit Day Cream, Sifu Kunyit Night Cream and JJ Skincare Glowhite Night Cream, adding that the Malaysian Ministry of Health banned its distribution.
“Betamethasone valerate can cause the skin to be thinner and prone to irritation, acne, changes in skin pigmentation and increase the risk of being absorbed into the blood circulation system which can have harmful effects. She stated that Mercury had been prohibited in cosmetics products because it could be harmful to health and could be absorbed into the body and caused damage to the kidneys and nervous system.
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