The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has banned the sell, use and distribution of a common vaginal product known as Yoni Pearls.
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is the Drug Regulatory Authority established under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, Chapter 244 of the Laws of Kenya.
The Board regulates the practice of pharmacy and the manufacture and trade of drugs and poisons.
In a statement on Monday, PPB said the product is not registered and licensed for use in Kenya.
PPB CEO Fed Siyoi raised safety concerns about the product while issuing the ba saying it cannot guarantee Kenyans of their well-being while using the commodity.
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“The PPB notifies the public that ‘yoni pearls’ is neither registered nor authorized for use in Kenya as required under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act Cap 244,” Siyoi said.
“Therefore their usage poses potential health risks as the PPB cannot guarantee their quality safety and efficacy. In light of this, PPB strongly advises against the distribution, supply, sale or use of the aforementioned product and any other unregistered products with similar claims."
Yoni pearls, sometimes called vaginal detox pearls, herbal tampons, cleansing pearls, or vaginal pearls, are basically vaginal tea bags.
They’re bundles of cloth-wrapped herbs marketed as vaginal or uterus cleansers and detoxifiers.
PPB has further asked Kenyans to be vigilant and report any suspicious product that comes on their way.
PPB said that Kenyans can use its website to report or the Ussd code *271#.
