Fake Ozempic Clones Banned at Border: ITC Saves Wallets
Published Date: 4/15/2025
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission has banned imports of products containing tirzepatide that misuse Eli Lilly’s trademark or make false claims. They’ve also ordered some sellers to stop their misleading sales immediately. This means safer, more honest tirzepatide products for U.S. buyers and a win for fair business, effective right away.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
Import Ban on Certain Tirzepatide Products
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a General Exclusion Order (GEO) that prohibits the importation of products containing tirzepatide and products purporting to contain tirzepatide that infringe U.S. Trademark No. 6,809,369 or include a false designation of origin. The Commission vote on this determination took place on April 9, 2025.
Limited Exclusion Order for Named Respondents
The Commission issued a Limited Exclusion Order (LEO) prohibiting the entry of falsely advertised products containing tirzepatide and products purporting to contain tirzepatide that are imported by or on behalf of Super Human Store (SHS), AustroPeptide, and Arctic Peptides. The vote occurred on April 9, 2025.
Cease-and-Desist Orders for Specific Sellers
The Commission issued cease and desist orders (CDOs) directed to Arctic Peptides, Triggered Brand (Triggered Supplements LLC), and Strate Labs, requiring those respondents to stop specified infringing or falsely advertised activities related to products containing tirzepatide. The Commission vote for the determination took place on April 9, 2025.
100% Bond Required During Presidential Review
The Commission set the bond during the Presidential review period at 100% of the entered value for the covered tirzepatide products. This bond requirement was included in the recommended remedy and was adopted with the Commission's determination.
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