The common space of the European Union allows the member states to take a more comprehensive and global approach to solving many issues, including the problem of circulation of falsified medical devices. As a result of the implementation of the global approach, regulations are being created to strengthen international cooperation, including with countries outside the EU (for example, the Convention

The circulation of counterfeit medical devices (MD) and other medical products* is a global problem that poses a risk to public health and can cause significant economic damage. In this regard, there was a need to develop a single document aimed at combating counterfeit medical products. This was the MEDICRIME Convention. The MEDICRIME Convention (Council of Europe Convention on the