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France Tackles Dodgy Condom Problem

Summary by Politico Europe
Some recalled products carried “risk of bursting” and “the presence of perforations,” according to French authorities.

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The French Ministry of Health and French inspection services warn that tens of thousands of condoms have been sold in France that do not meet legal requirements. This poses serious risks of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to the warning. Users of these condoms are advised to get tested for STIs. A pregnancy test is only recommended if menstruation is missed. Within the EU, condoms are considered medica…

·Hilversum, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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Some 30 references are likely to lead to unwanted pregnancies or sexually transmitted infections, alert the Repression of frauds and the Ministry of Health. The products have been sold "by majority" via "Asian" distributors, according to their press release. The authorities recommend screenings and pregnancy tests to consumers who have used these condoms. - More than 40,000 non-compliant condoms sold in recent months, screenings and pregnancy te…

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French authorities are warning of tens of thousands of condoms sold that do not meet the necessary standards.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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They threaten to tear or have holes: in France condoms have been sold that do not meet the necessary standards. Customers should be tested for diseases and pregnancy.

·Frankfurt, Germany
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260,000 condoms were recalled between late May and early August.

·Paris, France
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nicematin.com broke the news on Friday, August 21, 2026.
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