Key facts
- Over 200,000 counterfeit condoms were seized across Europe.
- The counterfeit condoms originated from China and were falsely declared as toys.
- These products failed to meet EU health and safety standards for medical devices.
- The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) worked with Chinese authorities to identify the exporter.
- Seizures occurred in Spain, Romania, and Serbia.
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has announced the disruption of an international counterfeit condom trafficking operation originating from China. Over 200,000 counterfeit condoms, falsely declared as toys to bypass safety standards, were seized in Spain, Romania, and Serbia. OLAF Director-General Petr Klement stated that these 'untested, uncontrolled and unsafe' products pose significant risks, as condoms are classified as medical devices in the EU and must meet stringent quality-control standards. The counterfeit items, valued at over €200,000, were sold under a well-known brand's name and logo. OLAF collaborated with Chinese authorities to identify the exporter, though no legal action against the exporter or specific sales locations were disclosed.