The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued a warning over the circulation of counterfeit Kiss condoms in major markets across Nigeria, highlighting potential health risks for users.
In a public notice released on Monday, marked Public Alert No. 042/2025, NAFDAC said the information came from DKT International Nigeria, a leading non-governmental organisation focused on 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 fake condoms have been found in Onitsha Market, Idumota Market, Trade Fair Market, and other markets in Kano, Abuja, Uyo, Gombe, Enugu, and additional locations nationwide.
Kiss condoms are designed to protect against unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections such as HIV, gonorrhoea, and syphilis. The agency warned that the counterfeit products, which often use thinner latex, less lubrication, and have smaller teat ends, pose serious risks including breakage, infections, allergic reactions, and ineffective protection.
NAFDAC said the fake products can be distinguished from genuine Kiss condoms by their darker packaging, poor print quality, distorted designs, incomplete or incorrect manufacturer addresses, missing medical device information, and inconsistent barcodes.
To curb the spread of counterfeit products, NAFDAC has directed its zonal and state offices to intensify surveillance and remove fake condoms from circulation.
The agency urged consumers, retailers, distributors, and healthcare professionals to purchase medical products only from licensed and authorised sources. It also encouraged reporting of any suspicious products or adverse effects to the nearest NAFDAC office, via the toll-free number 0800-162-3322, by email at sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng, or through the Med-safety application available on Android and iOS.
NAFDAC added that the alert would also be shared with the World Health Organisation Global Surveillance and Monitoring System to ensure international awareness.
