PZ Cussons Ghana Limited, producers of Camel antiseptic soap and other products has diplomatically admitted that Triclocarbon (TCC), a chemical used in the production of Camel Antiseptic Soap, is harmful and that the company is taking steps to discontinue its usage.
Reacting to an email message sent to the company by this reporter, as to why it was using the harmful chemical for the production of the soap, Ms Hafsa Arthur, Head of Brand Development and Activations at PZ Cussons Ghana Limited, explained that both the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Nigeria where the product is produced, and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) here in Ghana, have sanctioned the products.
This notwithstanding, she said PZ Cussons Ghana Limited has proactively classified TCC as a material of concern, and is taking steps to discontinue its use.
She also explained in the email message that the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) had endorsed the Camel Antiseptic Soap, and has since 2012 signed a contract to that effect.
The following is the full statement he sent to The Chronicle.
Dear Richard Owusu-Akyaw,
RE: A LETTER SEEKING CLARITY ON THE ENDORSEMENT OF CAMEL ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP BY THE GMA AND INCLUSION OF TRICLOCARBON IN THE SAID SOAP
We write in response to your email of May 22, 2020, on the above subject, wherein you sought clarification on two broad issues from the business.
Confirmation of a bona fide endorsement with the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) as represented on our product packaging and media communications.
The Ghana Medical Association has endorsed the Camel and Carex brand since 2012. This relationship is duly regulated by a contract signed by the leadership of GMA on the one part. and directors of PZ Cussons on the other part.
By the contract under reference, PZ Cussons Ghana Limited has rights to use the GMA’s name and logos on our product packaging and in our media communications. Where corroboration is required, you may verify this assertion from the executive body of the GMA at their Headquarters in Korle Bu, Accra.
Continued use of Tricolocarbon (TCC) in the production of Camel Antibacterial Soap
We wish to draw to your attention that Camel Antiseptic Soap is duly regulated by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Nigeria where it is produced, and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) here in Ghana.
Notwithstanding the above, PZ Cussons Ghana Limited has proactively classified TCC as a material of concern and is taking steps to discontinue its use. Such decisions typically take anything between nine to twelve months to reflect in the market due to the presence of old stock.
Whilst we thank you for your observations, which we believe are made in good faith for the purpose of consumer protection, we assure you that as a leading global player in the personal care market, the health and safety of the consumer, together with the integrity of the business, are essential values fundamental to our operations.
Kindly acknowledge receipt of our feedback.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
For PZ Cussons Ghana Limited
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