Nigeria’s public health system faces a new threat as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) issues a critical warning over the widespread circulation of counterfeit Kiss Condoms across the country. The alert, numbered 042/2025 and dated December 18, 2025, emphasizes the dangers these fake products pose, as they fail to provide proper protection against unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
The warning comes via DKT International Nigeria, an NGO focused on affordable family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention tools. Reports indicate that these counterfeit condoms have infiltrated major markets, including Onitsha, Idumota, Trade Fair, Kano, Abuja, Uyo, Gombe, Enugu, and beyond.
This incident underscores a growing concern in Nigeria over substandard and falsified products, which have been linked to severe health complications, hospitalizations, and even deaths.
Kiss Condoms, manufactured by DKT International, are widely used for sexual protection, helping prevent unintended pregnancies and STIs such as HIV, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Their popularity has made them a target for counterfeiters, who produce inferior versions mimicking the packaging but failing in quality and safety.
These fakes are not just ineffective, they are hazardous. Poor manufacturing standards, lack of sterilization, and absence of regulatory oversight increase the risk of condom breakage, allergic reactions, and unintended pregnancies. Users may experience a false sense of security, unaware that they are unprotected.
How to Spot Counterfeit Kiss Condoms
NAFDAC has provided a detailed guide to help Nigerians distinguish genuine products from fakes.
Box Packaging (Front Side)
- Genuine: Features instructions like “Please read the instructions carefully,” single-use warnings, medical device certification (MDSS GmbH, Hannover, Germany), condom image, English and French details, and correct address (Plot 4, Block E, Isolo Industrial Layout, Oshodi-Apapa Expressway). Storage and caution info are included.
- Fake: Lacks instructions or certification, darker packaging, no condom image, incorrect address (42 Montgomery Road, Yaba, Lagos), and missing caution details.
Condom Pack
- Genuine: Light red with “Kiss” printed closely on six lines.
- Fake: Dark red with “Kiss” loosely spaced on five lines; strip is longer than the original.
Wallet Packaging (Outer)
- Genuine: Light red, full description, correct Oshodi-Apapa address, hidden flap with revision date, medical device info, and caution statements.
- Fake: Dark red, wrong Yaba address, incomplete details, inconsistent barcode, missing medical device info.
Wallet Packaging (Inner)
- Genuine: Detailed instructions with eight bullet points.
- Fake: Summarized info with only six bullet points.
The Condom Itself
- Genuine: Larger, oval-shaped, large teat end, well-lubricated.
- Fake: Thinner, round-shaped, smaller teat end, less lubricated.
NAFDAC’s Action and Public Guidance
NAFDAC has mobilized zonal directors and state coordinators for nationwide surveillance to remove falsified products. Distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, and consumers are advised to:
- Source products only from licensed suppliers.
- Verify product authenticity before purchase.
- Report suspicious products or adverse effects immediately to the nearest NAFDAC office.
- Call the toll-free hotline: 0800-162-3322 or email sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.
- Use the Med-safety app or pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng for reporting.