The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied claims that it approved a “lung-cleansing herbal tea” for smokers.
According to Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, the product, identified as Lungitox (smokers pride), was rejected during registration due to its unsubstantiated and dangerous claim that smoking could be made “healthy” by consuming the product.
In a Saturday statement, NAFDAC said, “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 emphasized that the product in question, Lung Detox Tea or Lungitox (Smokers Pride), is not registered by the agency.
The agency also warned the public to disregard the misleading video and report any suspicious claims or products to them through their official channels.
NAFDAC reiterated its commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that only safe, effective, and scientifically substantiated products are approved.
The agency also stated that herbal products and other related items are not allowed to make any therapeutic claims unless scientifically validated through proper clinical trial studies.