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Deborah Ikonne , Emmanuela Chisom James.

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Cosmetic products are one of the most utilized goods in the country. These products have become indispensable in the daily life of consumers in Nigeria and many businesses have sprung up solely towards satisfying this demand. Unfortunately, many of these products are produced without compliance to safety and quality standards thus raising the question of whether an efficient regulatory framework is in existence in Nigeria. This paper underscores the legal and regulatory framework governing cosmetic product in Nigeria. To achieve this, the NAFDAC Act and other regulations were thoroughly analysed. Case laws, news articles, journal articles and official reports were also utilized in this work. It is the finding of this research that several statutes and regulations have been enacted towards regulating cosmetic products in Nigeria. However, several deficiencies in its provisions coupled with poor enforcement have left it unable to address and curb issues such as the under-regulation of e-commerce, adulteration, misleading advertisement and non-compliance with safety standards. The regulatory body must take a well-rounded and proactive step towards consumer protection. Keywords: Cosmetic products, Cosmetic Regulation, Deceptive Marketing, Influencer Marketing,

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