The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied approving the registration of a herbal product which claims that smoking is healthy when used with the product.
A video about the product called Lung Detox Tea or Lungitox (Smokers Pride) has been circulating on social media.
But in a statement issued on Saturday, December 14, Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye said the agency did not approve any such 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,” Adeyeye said.
She added, “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.”
The NAFDAC boss said the agency remained steadfast in its mandate to protect public health and ensure that only safe, effect 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,” Adeyeye stated.
