Customs seizes hair loss medications: Here’s why

Finnish Customs has recently seen an uptick in the interception of hair loss treatments ordered online. Many of these medications contain minoxidil, which is available over-the-counter in Finnish pharmacies. However, importing these medications via mail from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) is either restricted or outright prohibited.

Customs officials report that numerous hair loss treatments seized this spring were ordered from outside the EEA.