The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians on the circulation of counterfeit Covid-19 Antigen rapid test kits.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) made this known in a public alert released to newsmen on Sunday.
Health Canada had said that the fake test kits were sold online in 25-pack boxes by a distributor called Healthful Plus who does not have the required licence.
According to NAFDAC, the packaging of the counterfeit kits resembles the authentic BTNX Inc. products in colour and typeface and uses the BTNX Incorporated.
The counterfeit BTNX Incorporated COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits were communicated to NAFDAC by Health Canada.
It said that the device identifier has “COV-19C25”, but also has several key differences, adding that it was labelled as manufactured by “Health Advance Inc.” instead of BTNX Inc.
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.
The Agency also warned those in possession of the counterfeit product should immediately discontinue sale or use and submit stock to the nearest agency office.
