According to the agency, fake Kiss Condoms have been detected in Onitsha Market, Idumota Market, Trade Fair Market, as well as markets in Kano, Abuja, Uyo, Gombe, Enugu, and other locations across the country.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued Public Alert No. 042/2025, warning the public about the sale and distribution of counterfeit "Kiss Condoms" in various markets across Nigeria.
NAFDAC said the alert followed information received from DKT International Nigeria, the Market Authorisation Holder (MAH) and a leading non-governmental organisation involved in contraceptive social marketing, with a focus on providing affordable and safe family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention products.
According to the agency, fake Kiss Condoms have been detected in Onitsha Market, Idumota Market, Trade Fair Market, as well as markets in Kano, Abuja, Uyo, Gombe, Enugu, and other locations across the country.
Kiss Condom is a brand of male latex condoms designed to prevent unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, gonorrhoea, and syphilis.
However, NAFDAC noted that the counterfeit versions differ significantly from the original product in packaging, labelling, and physical characteristics.
The agency listed several identifying features of the fake product. On the box pack, NAFDAC observed that the colour is darker than the original, the image on the box appears darker, and there is no additional information on the side of the box.
Some boxes reportedly have a plain white interior with no condom image. The manufacturer’s address is either incorrect or incomplete, with “42, Montgomery Road, Yaba, Lagos” wrongly stated. Storage instructions and caution information are also missing.
For the condom pack, NAFDAC said the colour is darker than the genuine pack, while the word “Kiss” is loosely written across five lines with wide spacing. The condom strip is reportedly longer than the original.
On the wallet outer pack, the agency noted a darker red colour, incorrect address details, missing manufacturer addresses, the absence of the colour wave seen on the original product, and no information on the hidden flap.
There were also inconsistencies in the barcode lines, affecting traceability, while required medical device information and caution notices were absent.
The wallet inner pack, according to NAFDAC, contains summarised information under “Important Notes” in six bullet points, which differ from the original product.
In terms of physical characteristics, the counterfeit condom was described as thinner in size, with less lubrication than the original.
It reportedly has a small teat end for semen collection and is round in shape.
NAFDAC warned that the use of fake condoms poses serious health risks, including ineffective protection against pregnancy and STIs.
The agency said such products may break easily, cause infections or allergic reactions, and give users a false sense of security due to poor quality, lack of sterilisation, and absence of regulatory oversight.
“All NAFDAC zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the falsified Kiss Condoms in markets within their respective zones and states,” the agency stated.
NAFDAC advised distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to prevent the distribution, sale, and use of falsified products.
It stressed that all medical products should be sourced only from authorised and licensed suppliers, and that product authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.
The agency also urged healthcare professionals and consumers to report suspected cases of substandard or falsified medicines and medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office.