European authorities have intercepted more than 200,000 counterfeit condoms imported from China that were offered for sale on the European market under the name and logo of a well-known brand.
The European Anti-Fraud Office announced the seizure of the contraceptives, which carried an estimated market value exceeding €200,000. The shipment was declared as toys to evade scrutiny at customs. The products do not meet EU quality requirements for medical goods, posing a direct risk to public health.
OLAF Director Petr Klement warned that counterfeit condoms are "dangerous" because they are "untested, unregulated, and unsafe." The case highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in cross-border e-commerce supply chains, where falsified health products can reach consumers before regulators detect them.