{
  "id": 386186,
  "title": "Firms Warn Against Counterfeit Herbal Capsule Products",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/firms-warn-against-counterfeit-herbal-capsule-products",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-09T00:25:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/firms-warn-against-counterfeit-herbal-capsule-products/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Firms Pure Eve Ltd and GuduGudu Herbal Worldwide Enterprise are cautioning consumers against counterfeit versions of their herbal product Menofix currently available in the market. In a joint statement, the companies emphasized that the officially recognized name of their product is Menofix Herbal Capsule, not just “Menofix”. Going forward, they will exclusively use the full name Menofix herbal capsule, as certified and registered by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The product is registered under registration number A7-103321L, issued to Pure Eve manufacturer, GuduGudu Herbal Worldwide Enterprise.\n\nPeter Oriri, Head of Corporate Communications, urged consumers to verify the full product name and packaging before purchasing. He expressed gratitude to NAFDAC for its efforts in raising awareness about the fake Menofix circulating in the market. The companies have engaged the leadership of the Idumota open drug market in Lagos and held meetings with the chairman of drug marketers as part of their efforts to curb the distribution of counterfeit products. They intend to continue monitoring the market and collaborating with relevant stakeholders to safeguard consumers.\n\nOriri announced plans to introduce a verification sticker on the product, which consumers can scan to confirm its authenticity. The companies also expressed gratitude to their customers for their feedback and continued support, reiterating their commitment to product safety and regulatory compliance. They encouraged consumers to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspected counterfeit products to the relevant regulatory authorities.",
  "summary": "Pure Eve Ltd and GuduGudu Herbal Worldwide Enterprise have warned consumers against counterfeit versions of their herbal product, Menofix, currently circulating in the market. The companies, in a joint statement signed by their Head of Corporate Communications, Peter Oriri, also clarified that the officially approved name of the product is Menofix Herbal Capsule, rather than […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}