France orders recall of 15 condom types over safety defects

French authorities have ordered the removal of 15 ultra‑thin condom models from the European market after laboratory tests revealed failures in pressure, burst volume and perforation standards. The recall, announced on 2 Nov, affects roughly 7 million units sold across the EU and suspends their sale and import for one year, with a possible extension. The defects could raise the risk of breakage, potentially leading to sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.