Jumia and Konga, two of Nigeria’s online markets, have delisted Crusader medicated soap, a cancer-causing cosmetic product, on their platforms.

This came after FIJ reported that the two stores and some others were still selling the product banned by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for the health hazards it poses to the human body.

FIJ checked for the soap on the Jumia mobile app on Sunday and Monday and found that it had been delisted. We got the same outcome when we visited Konga’s website.

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In an emailed response to FIJ’s request for comment, Robert Awodu, Jumia’s regional head of public relations and communication, had stated that the company was conducting internal checks to resolve the issue.

“We are dedicated to ensuring regulatory compliance and are currently conducting an internal review of the matter at hand. We want to inform you that the Crusader soap, which has been mentioned, is indeed banned and blocked from being listed on our website,” Awodu stated on January 24. “We have systems and processes in place that regularly check for non-compliant listings and promptly remove them once identified. This is done to maintain a platform that adheres to all regulatory standards.

“Please be assured that we take regulatory standards seriously and have taken immediate action to address this issue. We appreciate your vigilance in bringing it to our attention, and we remain committed to creating a safe and compliant marketplace for our valued customers and stakeholders.”

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Creams.ng, another online store FIJ found to be selling the soap, has also delisted it on its website.

Crusader soap contains mercury, which has been found to cause cancer-related terminal illnesses. There is a global action against products, including body creams, containing the element.