Are they a fake?

Millions of condoms are seized every year, many being produced in illegal factories in China. In 23^rd April 2015, fake Durex branded condoms which may have serious flaws such as holes in the latex, have been recalled after they were sold at a discount on Groupon Australia. These condoms do not either prevent pregnancy nor do they prevent you from contracting STDs. These fake condoms were sold between 12^th March and 10^th April this year meaning many of the condoms may have already been used by consumers. In 2005, a fake condom recall hit the UK and Ireland, with the discovery that thousands of fake condoms thought to have been produced in China, were being sold in pharmacies and shops. Dr. Rebecca Findlay said “You should only use condoms with the CE marking to show they meet European Standards. Otherwise they will not protect you against STIs and pregnancy.” She added: “If cost is an issue, free condoms are available from your local contraceptive clinic.”The fake condoms, in addition to being of an inferior quality, the condoms are said to contain an offensive smell. The fake condoms are reportedly sold online under well known brands like Durex and Jissbon to Kenyan hotels. They also contain very heavy metal elements which are very harmful to the human body. The easiest way to spot a fake Durex is the writing on the front of the individual wrapper, the real ones have 5 lines of writing while the fake have only three lines. The fake also have a less intense color than that of a genuine product.