CONSUMER PROTECTION

I have always wanted to discuss this topic on this information portal but it has been one distraction or the other, but hardly will a day pass without remembering because of what people has turned themselves into in the name of trying to be fair in complexion, i see both men and women looking like chameleons as a result of their uneven skin and i ask myself,God didn’t create some people this way and another thing tells me it is the work of bleaching creams. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I  came across Dr Miracle’s page on facebook, some people (Nigerians) trying to confirm the authenticity of some of their products mostly ‘Lotions’ ’’Body creams’ as they were known before now for making hair products, to my greatest surprise Dr Miracle denied ever producing any skin care product other than one Acne treatment. So who is responsible for the production of the so called *Dr Miracle cream in our markets, they are mostly found in respected stores in the country. Naija i hail thee!!!

For those who are hearing Dr Miracle for the first time, this is an American company, a leader in ethnic personal care industry that has your prescription for style with treatment centred products for healthy hair and scalp.

Consumer protection is the liability of not only the manufacturer of goods and services but also that of retailers, wholesalers, distributors and other suppliers of goods and services to persons who use or consume them. For those of us with supermarkets please note that engaging in transactions which involves unregistered regulated products is an act which is not only unlawful but also inimical to public health and may lead to term of imprisonment.

Any person convicted for an offence of sale of fake/expired products will forfeit to the federal government any assets or property derived or obtained directly or indirectly.

The establishment of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is an expression of government desire to ensure well being of generality of the society of Nigeria, so i hereby implore the relevant authorities to put them on check as this act endangers people’s lives.

Section 12 of the Nigerian counterfeit and fake drugs (miscellaneous provisions)Act define counterfeit/fake drugs as any drug or drug products which is not what it purports to be.

If you must be brighter than your future then take note of certain thing.

*cosmetics products which shelf life is less than 30 months must be marked ‘BEST BEFORE’ date according to the common regulations in most countries, Nigeria is not left out.

*Expiration date is the final day that the manufacturer guarantees full potency and safety of a particular product.

*Do not use creams with Acrylamide studies suggest it may cause breast tumour

*Avoid creams with alcohol such as ethanol, methanol, benzyl, liquid paraffin, padimate (found mostly in sunscreen),Tolulene, Triclosan and many more.

*There are no expiry date or manufacture date on most American products such as deodorants and cold creams i.e. Nivea, Dr Miracle, the experts advised that American cosmetic products can be used for as long as it is kept in a cool dry place.

 

Thank you.

Oyenike Alliyu-Adebiyi LLB(hons)BL