Fake COVID-19 Test Kits, NAFDAC Warns Nigerians

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An alert signal from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been sent to Nigerians on Sunday about counterfeit Covid-19 Antigen rapid test kits in circulation.

The Agency made this known in a public alert released to newsmen on Sunday.

These counterfeit BTNX Incorporated COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits were communicated to NAFDAC by Health Canada.

According to Health Canada, the fake test kits were sold online in 25-pack boxes by a distributor called Healthful Plus which does not have the required license.

The packaging of the counterfeit kits resembles the authentic BTNX Inc. products in colour and typeface and uses the BTNX Incorporated, according to NAFDAC.

It is labeled as manufactured by Health Advance Inc instead of BTNX Inc and the device identifier is “COV-19C25”.

NAFDAC pointed out that the products had a claim of endorsement by government authorities, such as Health Canada.

The agency advised wholesalers, distributors, pharmacies, and consumers to ensure that their products are obtained from authentic and reliable sources.

NAFDAC warned that those in possession of the counterfeit product should immediately discontinue sale or use and submit stock to the nearest agency office.

It advised Healthcare providers and consumers to report suspected counterfeit health products to NAFDAC.