Nigeria: NAFDAC Urged to Probe Alleged Harmful Chemicals in Sanitary Pads
[Leadership] The publisher and editor-in-chief of Weekenders Magazine, Princess Joy Omagha Idam, has appealed to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to investigate claims that some sanitary pads contain harmful chemicals.
Princess Joy Omagha Idam, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Weekenders Magazine, has called on Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to investigate allegations that certain sanitary pads contain harmful chemicals. She urged Prof. Moji Adeyeye, the agency's director-general, to order independent laboratory tests on pads sold in the Nigerian market to determine if they pose health risks to women and girls.
Idam emphasized that the issue should not be dismissed as mere speculation, considering the millions of women and girls who use sanitary products daily. She stressed the need for clear, scientific and credible information from NAFDAC, the agency responsible for regulating product safety. Idam stated that the aim is not to create fear or target manufacturers, but rather to protect Nigerian women and girls and provide the public with accurate information.
She called for NAFDAC to verify these claims, publish the results of the investigation, and take necessary action against any products found to have violated safety standards. Manufacturers and importers were urged to cooperate with any probe initiated by NAFDAC, with consumer health and safety taking priority over commercial interests.
Idam maintained that an evidence-based response from NAFDAC would address public concerns, clarify product safety, and enable consumers to make informed decisions.
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