The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised fresh concerns over the circulation of suspected fake Colgate toothpaste in Kaduna State, warning consumers to be more careful when buying everyday products.
According to the agency, the warning stemmed from a complaint sent to its Post-Marketing Surveillance Directorate, which prompted authorities to investigate a retail establishment purportedly selling the products.
Two questionable objects, identified as Coglaet ActivGel 100g and Coglaet Herbal 100g, were found and removed from the store during the operation.
Although unable to provide any receipt or proof of purchase, the trader claimed that NAFDac said the items were from a door-to-door salesman.
The products lack batch numbers or genuine NAFDAC registration information, raising important questions about their authenticity and safety.
The News Chronicle gathered that the fake toothpaste listed the manufacturer as Guangzhou YECAI Oral Cleaning Products Co., Ltd., China; the production date was set as August 2025; and the expiration date was set as August 2029.
Since they have not passed quality and safety testing, regulators claim products without adequate approval could expose consumers to health hazards.
NAFDAC has now asked distributors, merchants, and members of the public to check products prior to purchase and notify its offices, hotlines, or official reporting channels of any suspicious items.
The alert arrives as the organization increases its enforcement against counterfeit and substandard products across Nigeria.
In many parts of the country, recent raids have found counterfeit medications, out-of-date infant formula, and other hazardous consumer items.
