The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert over the circulation of unregistered and suspected counterfeit toothpaste products in Nigeria, urging consumers to exercise caution.
In a notice shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the agency disclosed that its Post-Marketing Surveillance Directorate received a complaint about the distribution of the products in Kaduna State, prompting immediate investigation.
NAFDAC said its officials visited a retail outlet linked to the complaint and discovered two suspected counterfeit products labelled “Coglaet ActivGel 100g” and “Coglaet Herbal 100g.”
“The shop owner informed the team that the products were purchased from a door-to-door sales representative; however, no proof of purchase was provided,” the agency stated.
The regulatory body warned that the products failed to meet required standards for registration and quality assurance, posing potential health risks to consumers.
“These products have not met the required regulatory standards for registration and quality assurance, thereby posing a potential risk to public health and safety,” NAFDAC added.
According to the agency, the affected items—“Coglaet Crema Dental Herbal 100g” and “Coglaet ActivGel 100g”—do not carry batch numbers or NAFDAC registration numbers, raising further concerns about their authenticity.
The products were labelled as manufactured by Guangzhou YECAI Oral Cleaning Products Co., Ltd, based in Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China, with manufacturing dates of August 2025 and expiry dates of August 2029.
NAFDAC confirmed that the suspected counterfeit items have been removed from circulation, while investigations are ongoing to identify and track distributors responsible for their spread.
The agency also directed all zonal directors and state coordinators to intensify surveillance efforts and ensure the seizure of any remaining counterfeit products in the market.
NAFDAC urged distributors, retailers, and consumers to remain vigilant by verifying the authenticity and physical condition of products before purchase or use.
Consumers were advised to report any suspected substandard or counterfeit products to the nearest NAFDAC office, call its toll-free line (0800-162-3322), or send an email to sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.
The agency further encouraged healthcare professionals and patients to report adverse effects linked to such products through its official reporting channels, including its website and the Med-Safety mobile application.
