The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has prohibited the sale and use of vaginal detox products known as Yoni pearls.

In a statement on Monday, the regulators said the products, also referred to as herbal tampons, cleansing pearls, or vaginal pearls, are not registered and licenced for use in the country.

“The PPB notifies the public that Yoni pearls is neither registered nor authorised for use in Kenya as required under the pharmacy and poisons Act Cap 244,” PPB CEO Fred 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 advices against the distribution, supply, sale or use of the aforementioned product and any other unregistered products with similar claims."

PPB has additionally requested that members of the public and medical professionals report any dubious health items and technology to the board via the website or the USSD code *271#.

The Pharmacy and Poisons Act, Chapter 244 of the Laws of Kenya, established the Pharmacy and Poisons Board as the Drug Regulatory Authority.

The manufacture, distribution, and sale of pharmaceuticals and poisons are all subject to regulation by the Board.

It aims to implement the necessary regulatory procedures to attain the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality for all medications, chemicals, and medical devices.

These include locally produced, imported, exported, distributed, sold, or used items to ensure the consumer's protection as intended by the drug control laws in effect in Kenya.