Light-Based Skin Therapy Devices Face U.S. Import Ban Threat
Published Date: 11/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is asking the public and government agencies to share their thoughts on a possible ban of certain photodynamic therapy devices and related products from Biofrontera Inc. If a violation is confirmed, these products might be blocked from entering or being sold in the U.S., which could impact patients and businesses. Comments are open now, so folks have a chance to weigh in before any final decisions.
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Possible U.S. ban on Biofrontera PDT products
The U.S. International Trade Commission is considering a limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders that could block certain photodynamic therapy systems, components, and related pharmaceutical products from Biofrontera from being imported into or sold in the United States. The ALJ issued an Initial Determination on Violation and a Recommended Determination on remedy on September 30, 2025; public interest comments are being accepted through December 16, 2025. If the Commission finds a violation and issues the recommended relief, patients who use these products and businesses that import or sell them could lose access to them in the U.S.
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