Herbal Capsule: Firms Warn Against Counterfeit Products
Pure Eve Ltd and GuduGudu Herbal Worldwide Enterprise have warned consumers against counterfeit versions of their herbal product, Menofix, currently circulating in the market.
The companies, in a joint statement signed by their Head of Corporate Communications, Peter Oriri, also clarified that the officially approved name of the product is Menofix Herbal Capsule, rather than simply “Menofix” and that the company going forward will no longer call its product Menofix, rather its full name which is Menofix herbal capsule as duly certified and registered by NAFDAC.
Oriri said the product is registered and certified by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) under registration number A7-103321L, issued to Pure Eve manufacturer, GuduGudu Herbal Worldwide Enterprise.
“We are eternally grateful to NAFDAC for its support, guidance and public awareness efforts, and especially the social media post which have helped make the general public aware of the circulation of fake Menofix in the market with its picture side by side our own product bearing just Menofix which has also been recalled from the market,” he said.
He disclosed that the companies had engaged the leadership of the Idumota open drug market in Lagos and met with the chairman of drug marketers as part of efforts to curb the distribution of counterfeit products. He added that the companies would continue to monitor the market and work with relevant stakeholders to protect consumers and will also work with NAFDAC to ensure the fake product will cease to exist.
Oriri further announced plans to introduce a verification sticker on the product to enable consumers authenticate it. “Going forward, we will also put a verification sticker on our products that you can scan to be sure it is from us,” he said.
The companies also thanked customers for their feedback and continued support, reaffirming their continued commitment to product safety and regulatory compliance. They urged consumers to remain vigilant and report suspected counterfeit products to the appropriate regulatory authorities.
Oriri closed by saying “Be rest assured we remain committed to serve and protect our customers and reaffirms our continued commitment to NAFDAC compliance and guidance.
