Nigeria NAFDAC Warns Public as Fake Colgate Toothpaste Floods Market in Kaduna

The Digest:

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned the public about the spread of unapproved and potentially fake toothpaste products falsely linked to Colgate. The agency discovered two suspicious items labelled "Coglaet ActivGel 100g" and "Coglaet Herbal 100g" in Kaduna State that lacked batch numbers and NAFDAC registration codes. The suspected counterfeit goods have been withdrawn from the market as efforts continue to trace those behind their distribution.

Key Points:

• The fake products were purchased from a door-to-door sales representative.
• The items lack essential identification markers and regulatory approval.
• Labels claim production by a Chinese company with 2025 manufacturing dates.
• NAFDAC has instructed zonal directors to step up monitoring efforts.
• Consumers are urged to verify product authenticity before purchase.

NAFDAC advises the public to report suspected fake products and remain vigilant against counterfeit goods.

Sources: Vanguard News, The Nation