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Article L5438-5 of the French Public Health Code

Anyone found to be in possession of falsified raw materials for pharmaceutical use without a legitimate reason is liable to three years’ imprisonment and a fine of €75,000.

Where the falsified raw material for pharmaceutical use is dangerous to human or animal health, the penalties are increased to five years’ imprisonment and a fine of €375,000.

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Article L5438-5

Sont punis de trois ans d’emprisonnement et de 75 000 € d’amende ceux qui, sans motif légitime, sont trouvés détenteurs de matières premières à usage pharmaceutique falsifiées.

Lorsque la matière première à usage pharmaceutique falsifiée est dangereuse pour la santé de l’homme ou de l’animal, les peines sont portées à cinq ans d’emprisonnement et à 375 000 € d’amende.

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