The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed claims that it approved a “lung-cleansing herbal tea” for smokers.
In a statement issued on Saturday, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, clarified that the product, called Lungitox (Smokers Pride), was not approved for registration.
She explained that the application for registration was rejected because of the baseless and dangerous claim that smoking could be made “healthy” through the use of the product.
NAFDAC reiterated its commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that only safe, effective, and scientifically proven products are approved. The agency strongly condemned any attempts to mislead the public or compromise safety through deceptive claims.
The statement read, “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.
“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 [email protected], 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.”
