Quality Alert: Class II Recall of Formalin (Formaldehyde Solution) Batch No. 5D12031 Manufactured by Impact Chemicals Ltd
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has mandated the recall of Formalin (Formaldehyde Solution) Batch No. 5D12031 Manufactured by Impact Chemicals Ltd.
From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Published: 11th May 2026
Recall Reference Number: REC/2026/12
Recall Classification: Class II
Recall Level: Retail/Facility Level
Manufacturer: Impact Chemicals Ltd
Product name: Formalin
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Formaldehyde Solution
Affected counties: All
Affected Batches
S/N | Batch No | Mfg Date | Exp Date | Pack Size |
1. | 5D12031 | 04/2025 | 04/2028 | Jerrican |
Brief description of the problem
Following Post Market Surveillance activities, the Board conducted sampling of Formalin (Formaldehyde Solution) Batch No. 5D12031 Manufactured by Impact Chemicals Ltd. Upon analysis, the product batch failed to comply with the specification of the appearance parameter whereby the solution exhibited white precipitate at the bottom of the container.
Action for healthcare professionals
Quarantine all remaining stock and stop further distribution, sale, issuing, or use of Formalin (Formaldehyde Solution) Batch No. 5D12031 immediately, and contact Impact Chemicals Ltd to arrange return.
Further Information
For any inquiries on consignments please contact Impact Chemicals Ltd, by email at sales@impactchemicals.co.ke or via telephone at 0702934906
Promptly report any case/s of suspected substandard and falsified products or adverse reactions or insufficient control of symptoms to the nearest healthcare facility or the Pharmacy and Poisons Board through the following channels:
- https://pv.pharmacyboardkenya.org/users/mpublic
- USSD code at *271#
- Email pv@ppb.go.ke or pms@ppb.go.ke
- Telephone No. 0795743049
- Mobile application: mPvERS both Android and iOS
For any further enquiries and feedback on the product recall, contact the post-marketing surveillance unit at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board via email at pms@ppb.go.ke
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Quality Alert: Class II Recall of Formalin (Formaldehyde Solution) Batch No. 5D12031 Manufactured by Impact Chemicals Ltd