The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a nationwide warning over the circulation of counterfeit Kiss brand condoms in major markets across Nigeria, citing serious public health risks.
In a statement released on Monday and tagged Public Alert No. 042/2025, the agency said it received intelligence from DKT International Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation involved in contraceptive social marketing and HIV/AIDS prevention.
NAFDAC said the fake condoms have been detected in several key markets, including Onitsha Market, Idumota Market, Trade Fair Market, as well as markets in Kano, Abuja, Uyo, Gombe, Enugu, and other locations.
Kiss condoms are male latex contraceptives designed to prevent unintended pregnancies and protect against sexually transmitted infections such as HIV, gonorrhoea and syphilis.
However, NAFDAC warned that the counterfeit versions pose significant health dangers due to poor manufacturing quality, lack of sterilisation, inadequate lubrication, incorrect labelling and failure to meet regulatory standards.
According to the agency, use of the fake condoms could result in breakage, allergic reactions, infections and ineffective protection, exposing users to serious health risks while creating a false sense of safety.
NAFDAC said the counterfeit products can be distinguished from the genuine ones by several features, including inferior packaging quality, distorted designs, darker colour shades, barcode inconsistencies, incorrect or incomplete manufacturer addresses, and the absence of proper medical device information and caution instructions.
The agency added that the fake condoms are typically made with thinner latex, smaller teat ends and reduced lubrication compared to the authentic product.
In response, NAFDAC said its zonal and state offices have been directed to intensify surveillance and mop-up operations to remove the counterfeit condoms from circulation.
The agency urged distributors, retailers, healthcare providers and consumers to remain vigilant and purchase medical products only from licensed and authorised outlets.
NAFDAC also encouraged the public to report suspected cases of substandard or falsified medical products through its toll-free number 0800-162-3322, via email at sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng, or through its official reporting platforms, including the Med-safety app.
The agency added that the alert would be uploaded to the World Health Organisation’s Global Surveillance and Monitoring System as part of international efforts to curb the spread of falsified medical products.