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| 10 | The distinction matters because seizure is frequently discussed as though it were a verdict on a supplier. It is a verdict on an importation, and the same material shipped to two jurisdictions may be released in one and refused in the other.{{r|fda_pip}} | 10 | The distinction matters because seizure is frequently discussed as though it were a verdict on a supplier. It is a verdict on an importation, and the same material shipped to two jurisdictions may be released in one and refused in the other.{{r|fda_pip}} |
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| + | 12 | == How a consignment is handled == | |
| + | 13 | Border authorities screen consignments against declared contents, origin, value and risk profile. A consignment may be released, held for further information, referred to a health or medicines regulator, or refused entry.{{r|wco}} | |
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| + | 15 | Where a medicines regulator is involved, the question is generally whether the article is a medicine requiring authorisation in that jurisdiction, whether an exemption applies, and whether the quantity is consistent with the declared purpose. Research reagents and medicines are treated under different rules. | |
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| 12 | == References == | 17 | == References == |
| 13 | {{reflist}} | 18 | {{reflist}} |
| 14 | <ref name="fda_pip">United States Food and Drug Administration, ''Regulatory Procedures Manual'', chapter 9 (coverage of personal importations).</ref> | 19 | <ref name="fda_pip">United States Food and Drug Administration, ''Regulatory Procedures Manual'', chapter 9 (coverage of personal importations).</ref> |
| + | 20 | <ref name="wco">World Customs Organization, ''International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures'' (revised Kyoto Convention).</ref> | |
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| 16 | {{DEFAULTSORT:Customs seizure}} | 22 | {{DEFAULTSORT:Customs seizure}} |