Africa-Press – Nigeria. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the circulation of counterfeit Kiss brand condoms in major markets across Nigeria, warning that the fake products pose serious public health risks.
In a public notice tagged Public Alert No. 042/2025 and published on its official website on Monday, NAFDAC said the alert followed information received from DKT International Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation involved in contraceptive social marketing and HIV/AIDS prevention.
“The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control is notifying the public about the sale and distribution of fake Kiss condoms in various Nigerian markets,” the agency stated.
According to NAFDAC, the counterfeit products have been discovered in prominent commercial centres including Onitsha Market, Idumota Market, Trade Fair Market, as well as markets in Kano, Abuja, Uyo, Gombe, Enugu, and other locations nationwide.
Kiss condoms are male latex contraceptives used to prevent unwanted pregnancies and protect against sexually transmitted infections such as HIV, gonorrhoea, and syphilis. However, NAFDAC cautioned that the fake versions fall far below safety standards.
The agency warned that the counterfeit condoms may expose users to increased risks of breakage, infections, allergic reactions, and failed protection due to poor manufacturing quality, lack of proper sterilisation, inadequate lubrication, and incorrect or incomplete labelling.
NAFDAC explained that the fake products can be identified by several inconsistencies, including darker or distorted packaging, incorrect manufacturer details, absence of medical device information, incomplete caution instructions, barcode irregularities, and generally inferior condom structure.
It added that the counterfeit condoms are typically made from thinner latex, have smaller teat ends, and contain less lubricant compared to the genuine product.
NAFDAC added that its zonal and state offices have been directed to intensify surveillance and conduct mop-up operations to remove the fake condoms from circulation.
The agency urged distributors, retailers, healthcare providers, and consumers to remain vigilant and ensure that condoms and other medical products are purchased only from licensed and authorised sources.
“Members of the public are advised to report any suspected sale of substandard or falsified medical products to the nearest NAFDAC office or via NAFDAC’s toll-free line on 0800-162-3322, or email [email protected],” the agency said.
NAFDAC also encouraged the reporting of adverse reactions or safety concerns through its Med-safety application, available on Android and iOS platforms, or via email at [email protected], noting that the alert will be shared with the World Health Organisation’s Global Surveillance and Monitoring System.
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