The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has shut down an illicit cosmetic production facility, Shine Shine Skincare, situated in Agege, Lagos State, following the discovery of unregistered and hazardous bleaching products being manufactured under subpar conditions. The operation, conducted by NAFDAC officials, revealed a range of products falsely marketed as “organic” and safe for use, despite being produced in contravention of Good Manufacturing Practices. Shine Shine Skincare, which boasts 100,000 followers on Instagram under the handle of its founder, Devine Nikiruka Adebayo, was found to be producing unregistered products such as Peeling White Scrub, Glass Scrub Wash, Antiaging Radiant Glow, and Customised Whitening Black Soap.
According to NAFDAC, a statement issued on its X account on Sunday revealed that the items contained unsafe levels of banned substances. Investigations showed that such products often contain unsafe levels of banned substances, including corticosteroid-based bleaching agents, posing severe health risks such as skin thinning, delayed healing, and increased vulnerability to injury. NAFDAC advised the public to exercise vigilance when purchasing cosmetic and other regulated products.
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