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 released on Saturday, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, clarified that the product, identified as Lungitox (Smokers Pride), had been rejected during the registration process.
The statement read: “NAFDAC has become aware of a misleading video circulating on social media, falsely claiming that the agency approved a herbal product promoting the idea that ‘smoking is healthy’ when used in conjunction with this product.
“NAFDAC categorically states that this claim is entirely false and baseless. The product, Lung Detox Tea, Lungitox (Smokers Pride), or any similar product, has NOT been registered by NAFDAC. The application for registration was rejected outright due to the dangerous and unsupported claim that smoking could be made ‘healthy’ through its use.
“NAFDAC remains committed to its mission of safeguarding public health by ensuring that only safe, effective, and scientifically validated products are approved. We strongly condemn any attempt to deceive or harm the public with false claims. The public is urged to disregard the video and report any suspicious products or claims to the Agency via our official channels.”
For further inquiries or reports, NAFDAC can be contacted at 0800-162-3322, email sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng, or through the official website, www.nafdac.gov.ng. The Agency will continue to take firm action against any individual or entity attempting to breach public health regulations.
