The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about the circulation of unregistered and suspected counterfeit Colgate toothpaste in Kaduna State.
The alert was disclosed in a public notice issued by the agency following a complaint received by its Post-Marketing Surveillance (PMS) Directorate.
According to NAFDAC, the complaint triggered an investigation, leading PMS officials to inspect a retail outlet where the products were reportedly being sold.
What they are saying
During the inspection, officials discovered two suspected counterfeit products branded as Coglaet ActivGel 100g and Coglaet Herbal 100g being sold at the shop.
The shop owner reportedly told investigators that the products were purchased from a door-to-door sales representative but failed to provide proof of purchase.
NAFDAC noted that the counterfeit products have been removed from circulation at the identified outlet
- “The products have not met the required regulatory standards for registration and quality assurance, thereby posing a potential risk to public health and safety,” the agency stated.
Product details
The suspected counterfeit products identified include:
- Coglaet Crema Dental Herbal 100 g
- Coglaet ActivGel 100g
- Both products reportedly list Guangzhou YECAI Oral Cleaning Products Co., Ltd, China, as the manufacturer but carry no batch numbers or NAFDAC registration numbers.
- Manufacturing dates were listed as August 2025, with expiry dates extending to August 2029.
More insights
NAFDAC has advised distributors, retailers, and consumers to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of products before purchase or sale.
Consumers are encouraged to report suspected counterfeit or substandard products to the nearest NAFDAC office or through its official communication channels, including its helpline and online reporting platforms.
Healthcare professionals and patients have also been urged to report any adverse effects linked to the use of such products, as the agency continues efforts to curb the circulation of counterfeit goods.
What you should know
In a recent safety alert, the agency flagged a suspected revalidated SMA Gold infant formula discovered in Kaduna State after altered expiry dates were linked to illness in a four-month-old infant.
- Another is on the circulation of falsified Dostinex 0.5mg tablets in Nigeria. The legitimate product is registered but not yet imported, while the fake batches, GG3470, LG8659, and GG2440, have no NAFDAC registration and may be unsafe
- In one major operation in Lagos, NAFDAC intercepted counterfeit malaria medicines valued at over N1.2 billion hidden in a warehouse, with the fake drugs illegally imported and disguised as other goods before being seized by agency operatives.
NAFDAC has also destroyed unwholesome and expired medical products valued at more than N15 billion in Ibadan, removing falsified and harmful drugs from circulation to protect public health.
