Key facts
- The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) disrupted an international counterfeit condom trafficking operation.
- The operation originated from China.
- Over 200,000 unsafe condoms were seized.
- Condoms were seized in Spain, Romania, and Serbia.
- The counterfeit condoms were falsely declared as toys.
- This misdeclaration was used to bypass EU safety standards.
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) announced the successful disruption of a significant international operation trafficking counterfeit condoms that originated from China. The operation resulted in the seizure of over 200,000 unsafe condoms across multiple European countries, including Spain, Romania, and Serbia. To circumvent stringent EU safety standards and regulations, the counterfeit products were deliberately mislabeled and falsely declared as toys during transit. This tactic aimed to bypass customs inspections and avoid detection by authorities responsible for consumer protection and product safety within the European Union. The successful intervention by OLAF underscores the persistent threat posed by counterfeit goods entering the EU market and the collaborative efforts required to intercept them.