NAFDAC alerts Nigerians as a fake version of a popular condom floods the market

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has wárned Nigerians against the sale and use of counterfeit k!ss cóndoms in markets across the country, citing serious public health r!sks.

In a public alert issued on Monday (Public Alert No. 042/2025), the agency said the wârning followed information from DKT International Nigeria, the Marketing Authorisation Holder for K!ss cóndoms. 

NAFDAC disclosed that fáke products have been detected in Onitsha, Idumota and Trade Fair markets, as well as in markets in Kano, Abuja, Uyo, Gombe, Enugu and other locations.

NAFDAC explained that K!ss cóndoms are male latex cóndoms designed to prevent unwanted pregnancy and séxûally transmitted infect!ons, including HIV, gonorrhoea and syphilis. The agency wárned that counterfeit versions undermine this protection and pose health dangers.

To help consumers identify genuine products, NAFDAC said original K!ss cóndom boxes contain clear instructions, storage and caution information, complete manufacturer details and lighter-coloured packaging with a visible cóndom image. 

Fáke versions, it said, lack side information, have darker packaging, plain white inner boxes without côndom images, incorrect or incomplete manufacturer addresses and no storage or caution details.

The agency added that genuine cóndom packs are light red with the brand name written closely across six lines, while counterfeit packs are darker, loosely written across five lines and have longer strips. Genuine côndoms are also larger, oval-shaped, well-lubricated and have bigger teat ends, unlike the thinner and less-lubricated fáke versions.

NAFDAC warned that fáke côndoms may break easily and could lead to infect!ons, allergic reactions, ineffective protection and a false sense of security. 

It said zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to intensify surveillance and remove the fáke products from markets nationwide.

The agency urged the public and healthcare professionals to report suspected counterfeit or substandard medical products to the nearest NAFDAC office.