The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed claims that it approved a “long-cleansing herbal tea” for smokers.
In a statement on Saturday, Mojisola Adeyeye,
director-general of NAFDAC, said the product, identified as Lungitox (smokers
pride), said the product was rejected during registration.
Adeyeye was reacting to claims made in an advertisement that
the herbal tea “cleans the lungs of smokers”.
The agency urged the public to disregard the claims.
“The attention of the National Agency for Food and Drug
Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been drawn to a misleading video
circulating on social media, alleging that NAFDAC approved the registration of
a herbal product claiming that “smoking is healthy” when used with their
product,” the statement reads.
“NAFDAC wishes to categorically state that this claim is
false and completely unfounded. The product in question-Lung Detox Tea or Lungitox
(Smokers Pride) or any similar product-is NOT registered by NAFDAC.
“The unscrupulous individual behind this product had applied
for registration, but the application was outrightly rejected due to the
unsubstantiated and dangerous claim that smoking could be made “healthy” by
consuming the product.
“NAFDAC remains steadfast in its mandate to protect public
health and ensure that only safe, effective, and scientifically substantiated
products are approved. We condemn any attempt to mislead or endanger the public
with false claims. The public is advised to disregard this video and report any
suspicious claims or products to the Agency through our official channels.
“For further inquiries or reports, please contact NAFDAC via
0800-162-3322, email sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng, or visit our website at
www.nafdac.gov.ng. NAFDAC will continue to take decisive action against any
individual or entity attempting to violate public health standards.”
NAFDAC further said herbal products and other related items
“are not allowed to make any therapeutic claims unless scientifically validated
through proper clinical trial studies”.
The agency assured the public that it operates with
professional standards and would not allow the importation, exportation,
manufacture, advertisement, distribution, sale, and use of any such products.
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