France issues warning over thousands of substandard condoms
French anti-fraud and health agencies have issued a recall order for roughly 260,000 condoms. They advised users to consider sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy tests amid risks of bursting or perforations.
France's anti-fraud and health agencies have issued a joint statement warning that over 260,000 substandard condoms may be defective and pose serious health risks. The majority of these contraceptives were sold online through major marketplaces by Asian vendors. Authorities have recalled roughly 260,000 contraceptives, with 1,000 boxes, or 40,000 individual condoms, already sold.
Laboratory testing revealed two non-compliant products, with one containing perforations and a risk of bursting. The condoms failed to meet required standards, lacking the necessary CE marking, third-party conformity assessment, and often packaging in French. Consequently, they are deemed non-compliant and potentially dangerous to users' health and safety, including the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.
People who have used the recalled condoms are advised to seek screening for sexually transmitted infections and take pregnancy tests if they have any concerns. The online vendors have agreed to remove the affected listings and return the recalled products. The government encourages people aged up to 25 to use free condoms, available from pharmacies without a prescription, as part of efforts to prevent STIs and unwanted pregnancies.
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