Illegal imports of medicinal products in 2025: more consignments, new products trends and increasing shipments from the EU
Bern, 16.02.2026 — Together with the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS) and other authorities, Swissmedic dealt with a total of 6,647 illegal imports of medicinal products in 2025. While the number of consignments secured has remained stable over several years, there are noticeable shifts in the types of products imported and the countries of origin. The results underline the continued risks of illegal imports of medicinal products for public health.
Continuing health risks from illegal imports
The market for illegally imported medicinal products is constantly adapting. New product trends, changing dispatch routes and professionally organised intermediaries make checks more difficult. To protect the public against the health risks of illegal, untested medicinal products, both strong market surveillance and providing information on the associated health risks remain crucial.
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