FDA presents new counterfeit detection device

WASHINGTON D.C. -- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) presented the Counterfeit Detection Device #3 (CD3) at a symposium last September 10. CD3 is a hand-held device that can be used in the field to detect counterfeit products and packaging.

“The device was designed in-house by FDA scientists in response to the needs for screening in the field,” said FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg. “It is low cost compared to other analytical devices, operates with batteries, and requires minimal training to use. It allows for ‘real time’ comparisons with authentic drugs – and has already proven useful for identifying counterfeit drugs at our busy international mail facilities.”