NAFDAC warns against counterfeit 'Colgate Toothpaste' in Nigeria

Health

LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert over the circulation of unregistered and suspected counterfeit Colgate Toothpaste across Nigeria.

In Public Alert No. 022/2026, the agency disclosed that its Post-Marketing Surveillance (PMS) Directorate received a complaint in Kaduna State regarding suspicious toothpaste products.

Following an investigation, NAFDAC officials discovered two unregistered and counterfeit variants — Coglaet ActivGel 100g and Coglaet Herbal 100g — being sold at a local outlet. The shop owner admitted the items were supplied by a door-to-door sales representative but failed to provide proof of purchase.

NAFDAC emphasized that these products have not undergone regulatory evaluation or quality assurance checks, warning that their use poses serious risks to public health and safety. The counterfeit items were immediately removed from circulation, and investigations are underway to trace their distributors.

The agency urged consumers nationwide to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspected sale of substandard, falsified, or counterfeit regulated products to the nearest NAFDAC office.