Customs seizes over 4,000 products lacking sanitary registration and with alleged brand infringements in David

Customs inspectors in Panama have seized more than 4,000 items in a commercial establishment in the city of David, Chiriquí province. The operation uncovered merchandise lacking sanitary registration and products suspected of infringing intellectual property rights.

During the inspection, authorities discovered a variety of medicinal products that did not possess the required sanitary registration or the necessary documentation to prove their legal entry and presence in Panamanian territory. Additionally, inspectors found boxes containing lanyard holders adorned with logos of recognized brands. This suggests a potential unauthorized use of protected images, which could constitute a violation of intellectual property regulations.

The seizure included 1,622 lanyard holders and 2,668 medicinal products. Among the medicinal items were balms used for pain relief from brands such as Skim Cream, Tiger Ointment, Disaar, Escorpión, and Double Axe. These products were found without the proper certifications.

Following the discovery of these irregularities, the National Customs Authority (ANA) proceeded to retain all the merchandise. Investigations will now be initiated through the Department of Summary Proceedings to determine the origin of the products and establish any potential administrative or legal responsibilities. No arrests were reported during the operation as authorities continue their verification process.