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Recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap
Important Recall Notice: Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap
The Medicines Control Agency (MCA) has issued an urgent recall for Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g), specifically identifying batch number 81832M 08, which was produced in Germany. This decision comes in light of alarming findings from Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). The institute has reported the presence of Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), a harmful chemical that poses significant health risks.
What You Need to Know About BMHCA:
Butylphenyl Methylpropional is a synthetic fragrance component that is strictly banned within the European Union (EU) due to its serious health implications. Exposure to BMHCA can lead to a range of adverse effects, including reproductive harm, skin sensitization, and various allergic reactions. Given the potential dangers associated with this substance, the recall aims to protect consumers from any harmful effects.
September 24, 2024
A significant delegation led by His Excellency President Adama Barrow gathered to represent The Gambia at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City. This annual event is a crucial platform for world leaders to come together
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September 24, 2024
During a recent session of the National Assembly, Minister of Trade and Employment Baboucarr Joof informed lawmakers that the government has licensed four private recruitment agencies to facilitate the recruitment of Gambians as “skilled and domestic workers” for employment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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