NAFDAC denies approving lung detox tea promoting smoking

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Saturday denied claims that it approved the use of Lung Detox Tea, alleged to promote smoking.

In a statement signed and released by its Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, and posted on its X (formerly Twitter) handle, the agency clarified that the application for the product’s approval had been rejected.

This rejection was due to the product’s unsubstantiated and harmful claim that smoking could be made “healthy” by using it.

The statement read: “NAFDAC has been made aware of a misleading video circulating on social media, alleging that the agency 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, 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 dangerous and unsupported claim.”

The agency reiterated its commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that only safe, effective, scientifically supported 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,” the statement added.

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