Several federal authorities intervened Seizure of 448 different shipments containing products such as contact lenses and botulinum toxin fake, what They attempted to enter the United States. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) assured that the items were hazardous to health because they were not originals.
CBP and Food and Drug Administration (FDAfor its acronym in English) worked in late October the confiscation of 8,521 pairs of undeclared or incorrectly declared contact lenses. Was a total of 398 shipments on this matter, it said in a statement.
They also took part in it another 50 shipments of various products that were regulated by the FDA and mislabeledas:
They were all destined for different parts of the United States. If legally imported, the selling price compiled and recommended by the manufacturer it would have been $407,784.
It was an operation to intercept high-risk ophthalmic products regulated by the FDA.. Special agents from the administration’s criminal investigation department also worked on the case.
LaFonda Sutton BurkeField Operations Director of the Chicago Field Office stated that these types of items are not permitted They can contain “toxic substances” and affect “public health”..
“Counterfeiters have no morals and will counterfeit virtually anything to make money.”. We have discovered counterfeits of makeup, perfume, toys, clothing, electronic devices and machine parts. “Basically every product in demand,” the official explained. It then concluded: “The introduction of these products to online markets poses a significant risk to the American consumer.”
The CBP warned consumers in the North American country that according to the FDA regulation All contact lenses must be purchased with a valid prescription from a licensed optician. Without this permission they cannot be legally sold.
This requirement also applies to products purchased for decorative purposes.like Halloween parties.
Anyone who suspects that a seller is offering prohibited lenses or other medical items can do so Report it at 1-866-300-4374 or 301-796-8240or fill out the MedWatch notification form.
Additionally, CBP has detailed this with respect to counterfeit drugs pose “health risks to consumers who purchase what they believe to be a genuine product.” at a much cheaper price.”
CBP explains that there are several legal consequences for those who buy counterfeit items and transport them to the North American country. Consumers can be penalized even if they had no intention of importing them. People can receive Criminal charges, fines up to $2 million, ten years in prison or both.
“CBP is responsible for seizing imported goods that violate U.S. laws.”. “For this reason, it seizes numerous imported goods each year to ensure that only those entering the U.S. market are authentic, safe, and of legal origin,” the agency explains.
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