Smoking: NAFDAC refutes claims of approving ‘Lung Detox Tea’

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted report of claims that it grant approval to Lung Detox Tea amid promoting smoking
The Director-General/CEO, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye in a statement on X stated that the agency has been drawn to a misleading video circulating on social media, alleging that it approved the registration of a herbal product claiming that “smoking is healthy” when used with their product
She stated that, “ NAFDAC wishes to categorically state that this claim is false and completely unfounded. The product in question- Lung Detox Tea or Lungtox (smokers Pride) or any similar product had applied for registration, but the application was outrightly rejected due to the unsubstantiated and dangerous claim that smoking could be made “healthy” by consuming the product.”
She reiterated that NAFDAC remains steadfast in its mandate to protect public health and ensure that only safe, effective, scientifically substantiated products are approved.
“We condemn any attempt to disregard this video and report any suspicious claims or products to the Agency through our official channels,” the statement added.