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Are Internet pharmacies legal in Germany, and how do I know?
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Yep, Germany permits Internet pharmacies! This includes websites selling over-the-counter drugs as well as prescription drugs. However, merchants selling prescription drugs to Germany have to follow strict criteria. The easiest way to tell if a merchant shipping prescription drugs within or into Germany is operating lawfully is to look at the list provided by the German Institute of Medical Documentation and Information (DIMDI, at dimdi.de) of authorized Internet pharmacies. You'll find that...
Is melatonin a supplement or a prescription drug in the EU? Are there any restrictions on merchants selling it?
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Melatonin's status in the EU differs by country and can depend on the daily dosage. In some EU member states, including Ireland and Germany, melatonin requires a prescription at all dosages; it is never permitted in dietary supplements. In other jurisdictions, it is not permitted in dietary supplements above a certain dosage. For example, in Italy, when offered at strengths greater than 1 mg…
To whom do the record-keeping requirements for adult content in 18 U.S. Code § 2257 apply? Do they apply to merchants operating outside of the US?
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The record-keeping requirements apply to any producer of adult content, where the sexual activity that is depicted uses real people (as opposed to animation). The specific requirements are for the producer to maintain records of the actors’ or performers’ names and ages. The law does not apply to people or companies that are solely involved in film processing, Internet service, transmission, storage, or hosting of the communication. In reviewing whether a merchant…
Can clove cigarettes be sold online?
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Clove cigarettes cannot be sold online in the United States and Canada, and they will be prohibited for sale in the EU by mid-2017. See the respective bans for the US and Canada, which prohibit…
What varieties of reptiles are considered endangered and may not be sold online?
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There are approximately 80 varieties of Snakes, Iguanas, Crocodiles, Alligators, and Turtles that appear on CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Appendix I list of most endangered species and that merchants should sell. These include…
Is online Gambling legal in Russia?
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Nope, online gambling is currently illegal in the Russian Federation. According to Chapter 1 (Article 5, Section 3) of Federal Law No 244 (dated Dec. 29, 2006 and updated on July 2, 2014), organization and conducting of online gambling is prohibited. There are authorized gambling zones for offline gambling, however. The restriction on Internet gambling applies to merchants in the following situations…
What if I have a really specific question that doesn't fall into any category?
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That's what we're here for! When you sign up with LegitScript, you gain access to our in-house legal team and global compliance expertise in over 15 languages.
Any MCC code, any number of merchants.
We combine automated risk assessment with human analysis to provide you with the most accurate results.
You receive a list of which merchants to onboard and which merchants to avoid (and why).
You will be alerted only in the event of an adverse merchant change. As usual, the guidance we provide will be detailed and actionable.
Are the supplements, cosmetics or other healthcare products your merchants are selling legal and safe? Are they tainted with toxins, or are they actually designer drugs? Get unrestricted access to the same data Google, Amazon, Visa and other major companies use to determine supplement merchant compliance — the world’s largest, continually updated by LegitScript’s staff with hundreds of new entries each month.
Don’t rely on letters from lawyers hired by the merchant. Get a LegitScript objective assessment. Using our extensive knowledge of illicit networks and the collective experience of our highly trained analysts, our merchant analyses are backed by documented evidence, and are always actionable.
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Our monitoring tells you if and why a merchant is illegal, a BRAM or GBPP violation, high-risk, a violation of your terms and conditions, or just fine.
We perform a thorough investigation and provide you with an actionable report that provides clear guidance. See for yourself:
Our reports are always backed by solid evidence. This means you can take the necessary steps with confidence and minimal risk.