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PROHIBITED ITEMS & RESTRICTED CATEGORIES POLICY
Last Updated: August 24, 2025
Medicine Platform is committed to maintaining a safe, compliant, and trustworthy global marketplace. Our policies are guided by international laws, conventions, and ethical principles established by authoritative bodies such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the World Customs Organization (WCO), and CITES. All users are responsible for ensuring their listings adhere to these rules.
1. Human-Derived Materials (Strictly Prohibited)
In accordance with the WHO Guiding Principles on Human Cell, Tissue and Organ Transplantation and guidance from UNESCO, the commercial trade of human-derived materials is strictly forbidden. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Human Organs: Any form of trade in human organs (e.g., kidneys, livers, hearts) is illegal. Only non-commercial, voluntary donation is permissible under global ethical standards.
- Human Tissues & Cells: Commercial trade of corneas, skin, bone marrow, and other tissues is prohibited.
- Human Blood & Blood Products: The sale of blood and its components (e.g., plasma) is forbidden. These must be sourced through voluntary, non-remunerated donation systems as per WHO's global strategy for safe blood.
- Human Gametes: Commercial trade of sperm and eggs is generally illegal and is not permitted on the platform.
- Human Remains: The commercial sale of human remains, including skeletons and bones, is prohibited.
- Human Derivatives: Commercial trade in products like breast milk is not permitted.
2. Dangerous Pathogens, Biological Agents, and Toxins (Strictly Prohibited)
Consistent with UNSC Resolution 1540 and the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), the unauthorized trade or transfer of high-risk biological agents is strictly prohibited to prevent bioterrorism and misuse. This category includes:
- High-Consequence Pathogens: Cultures or samples of highly pathogenic agents such as Variola virus (smallpox), Bacillus anthracis (anthrax), Yersinia pestis (plague), etc.
- High-Risk Toxins: Potent biological toxins such as Botulinum toxin, Ricin, etc., outside of legitimate, verifiable research or therapeutic contexts.
- These materials are restricted to authorized public health and research laboratories and cannot be commercially traded on our platform.
3. Substandard, Falsified, and Counterfeit Medical Products (Strictly Prohibited)
As a global platform, we align with the efforts of WHO, INTERPOL, and national regulatory agencies (like the FDA, EMA, and NMPA) to combat substandard, spurious, falsely-labelled, falsified, and counterfeit (SSFFC) medical products. The following are strictly forbidden:
- Counterfeit Medicines & Vaccines: Any product that deliberately and fraudulently misrepresents its identity, composition, or source.
- Falsified Medical Devices: Unauthorized copies or modifications of legitimate medical devices.
- Substandard or Unapproved Products: Products that do not meet quality standards or have not received marketing authorization from a recognized regulatory body. This includes unapproved experimental treatments or gene therapies.
4. Materials from Endangered Species (Strictly Prohibited)
In compliance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), any medical or health product derived from species listed in CITES Appendix I, II, or III is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Products containing tiger bone, rhinoceros horn, pangolin scales, or other materials from protected species.
5. Other Restricted and Prohibited Categories
The following categories are also prohibited or subject to strict limitations:
- Prescription Drugs for Direct-to-Consumer Sale: Listing prescription-only medicines for sale directly to the general public is forbidden. B2B transactions are only permitted between verified, licensed entities in full compliance with all applicable laws.
- Stolen Goods: Listing any stolen medical equipment or supplies is strictly prohibited and will be reported to law enforcement.
- Products Making False Medical Claims: Any product, supplement, or device that makes unsubstantiated or misleading claims about curing or treating health conditions is not allowed.
Contact & Reporting
We rely on our community to help maintain the integrity of our marketplace. If you see a listing that you believe violates this policy, please report it to us immediately.
For any questions regarding this policy, please contact our compliance team at service@medicineplatform.com or visit our Contact Us page.
