The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the circulation of counterfeit Kiss condoms in major markets across Nigeria, including Onitsha, Idumota, Kano and Abuja.
In a public alert issued on Monday, identified as Public Alert No. 042/2025, the agency said the discovery followed information provided by DKT International Nigeria, the marketing authorisation holder for the Kiss condom brand.
According to NAFDAC, the fake condoms have been spotted in markets such as Onitsha Market, Idumota Market, Trade Fair Market, as well as several locations in Kano, Abuja, Uyo, Gombe and Enugu.
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The agency warned that the circulation of counterfeit Kiss condoms poses serious public health risks, noting that the product is meant to prevent unwanted pregnancies and protect users from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV, gonorrhoea and syphilis.
NAFDAC explained that the fake products undermine the effectiveness of the condoms and expose users to health dangers due to poor quality, lack of sterilisation and absence of regulatory oversight.
To help consumers identify genuine products, the agency said original Kiss condom packs contain clear instructions, storage and caution information, complete manufacturer and medical device details, as well as lighter-coloured packaging with a visible condom image.
In contrast, the counterfeit versions reportedly lack side-panel information, have darker packaging, plain white interiors without condom images, incomplete or incorrect manufacturer addresses, and no storage or caution details.
NAFDAC added that genuine Kiss condom sachets are light red with the brand name written closely across six lines, while the fake packs are darker, with loosely written branding across five lines and longer condom strips.
The agency also noted differences in the physical appearance of the condoms, stating that genuine ones are larger, oval-shaped, well-lubricated and have bigger teat ends, unlike the fake versions which are thinner, rounder and less lubricated.
NAFDAC said it has directed its zonal directors and state coordinators to intensify surveillance and remove the counterfeit products from markets nationwide.
The agency also urged members of the public and healthcare professionals to report suspected cases of substandard or falsified medical products to the nearest NAFDAC office.