Imported condoms are required to pass the same tests as domestic condoms, so they should be equally safe. Testing damages the condoms. Consumers should carefully examine the condom package before it is opened. The condom should not be unrolled and examined before it is used, because this could damage it. However, the condom should be checked as it is unrolled on the penis.
All condoms have either an expiration date or manufacturing date on the package.
Condoms should not be used beyond their expiration date or more than 5 years after their manufacturing date. The article indicates that an intense dose of birth control pills can block pregnancy if used within 72 hours of intercourse. Callers should consult with their physician or family planning provider for further information. Oral contraceptives have not been approved for this use, and there are many different contraceptives with varying doses of different hormones. CDC and FDA indicate that all condoms manufactured in the United States are safe and effective when used consistently and correctly.