European anti-fraud office uncovers counterfeit condom trafficking route
The European anti-fraud office uncovered a trafficking route that distributed more than 200,000 counterfeit condoms originating from China and falsely declared as toys to bypass European Union quality rules. The products did not undergo required medical device checks for microbial contamination, biocompatibility, leaks, dimensions, shelf life or stability, creating risks of sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancies and exposure to unsafe chemicals. Authorities seized fake condoms worth over €200,000 in Romania, Serbia and Spain, and the agency, working with Chinese authorities, identified the exporter but withheld the identity and brand details.
More than 200,000 counterfeit condoms bypassed EU safety rules.
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Shipments were falsely declared as toys to avoid medical device rules. Officials seized fake condoms in Romania, Serbia and Spain. The agency worked with Chinese authorities and further investigations may follow.
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