Posted by Grouch on August 8, 2001, at 20:23:47
In reply to Re: FDA cracking down on personal drug importation? » Grouch, posted by Elizabeth on August 8, 2001, at 5:31:28
> (I think the agency seizing your package would be Customs, not the FDA, BTW.)
When Customs receives a package that contains a drug they hand it over to FDA personnel who decide whether to detain, refuse, or allow entry of the item. There are no strict rules governing this process; the FDA officials will use their own discretion to decide in each case.
Here's a link for more info:
http://www.fda.gov/ora/compliance_ref/rpm_new2/ch9pers.html
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