- NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Counterfeit Colgate-Branded Toothpaste
- Discovered two suspected counterfeit products labelled “Coglaet ActivGel 100g” and “Coglaet Herbal 100g
- The agency directed its zonal directors and state coordinators to intensify surveillance and conduct mop-up operations to remove any remaining counterfeit products from circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to the circulation of unregistered and suspected counterfeit toothpaste products being sold in parts of Kaduna State.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement posted on its official X handle on Sunday, the agency said its Post-Marketing Surveillance Directorate received a complaint about the distribution of suspected fake products, prompting an immediate investigation.
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NAFDAC officials, according to the agency, visited the affected outlet and discovered two suspected counterfeit products labelled “Coglaet ActivGel 100g” and “Coglaet Herbal 100g.”
The shop owner reportedly told investigators that the items were supplied by a door-to-door sales agent but failed to provide any proof of purchase.
“These products have not met the required regulatory standards for registration and quality assurance, thereby posing a potential risk to public health and safety,” the agency stated.
The agency added that the suspected items had been withdrawn from circulation while efforts were ongoing to trace their supply chain and identify distributors.
NAFDAC further listed the affected products as “Coglaet Crema Dental Herbal 100g” and “Coglaet ActivGel 100g,” noting that both lacked batch numbers and NAFDAC registration numbers.
It explained that the products were allegedly manufactured by Guangzhou YECAI Oral Cleaning Products Co., Ltd, based in Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China, with production dates stated as August 2025 and expiry dates of August 2029.
The agency directed its zonal directors and state coordinators to intensify surveillance and conduct mop-up operations to remove any remaining counterfeit products from circulation.
NAFDAC also urged distributors, retailers, and consumers to be vigilant and verify the authenticity and physical condition of products before purchase or use.
It advised members of the public to report suspected counterfeit or substandard products to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322, or send an email to [email protected].
Healthcare professionals and patients were also encouraged to report any adverse reactions through the agency’s official reporting channels, including its website and the Med-Safety mobile application.
