# France condom safety and compliance alerts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/france-condom-safety-and-compliance-alerts > Updated: 2026-08-23T04:08:53.000Z. Sources: 43. Developments: 2. French health and consumer protection authorities, specifically the DGS and DGCCRF, have issued warnings regarding non-compliant and defective condoms sold through pharmacies, retail stores, and online marketplaces. Authorities identified two distinct issues: approximately 260,000 units of specific products carrying the CE mark that pose risks of bursting or micro-perforations, and roughly 40,000 non-compliant units sold via online marketplaces. The latter group, often distributed by Asian sellers, lacks mandatory CE marking, third-party conformity assessments, and required French-language packaging. Brands identified in these reports include Okamoto Industries, My Lubie, Friday Bae, and Sagami. Because condoms are classified as medical devices in Europe, they must meet strict standards for biocompatibility and leak resistance. Due to the risks of unintended pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), officials recommend that users of the affected products undergo STI and pregnancy testing. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: France issues alert over 40,000 non-compliant condoms French authorities have identified over 40,000 non-compliant condoms sold online and in pharmacies that lack mandatory CE marking and safety testing, prompting health warnings for consumers. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-issues-alert-over-40000-non-compliant-condoms ### 2026-08-21: France issues health warning over non-compliant and defective condoms French authorities have recalled 260,000 condoms due to breakage risks and warned of 40,000 non-compliant units sold online lacking mandatory CE marking. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-issues-health-alert-over-40000-non-compliant-condoms --- Cite as: France condom safety and compliance alerts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/france-condom-safety-and-compliance-alerts