The issue actually started around November 2024. Following pressure from the US on China to tighten control over fentanyl production, Chinese authorities began conducting widespread inspections, raids, and arrests. As a result, many factories effectively stopped operating.
Until recently, this had a significant impact on the market, since China was the main supplier of raw materials. Many companies simply didn’t have access to high-quality raws.
At the same time, some Chinese resellers claimed they had testosterone and other substances available and continued supplying raws to manufacturers. However, in many cases, these materials turned out not to be what was advertised. We are aware of numerous situations where suppliers misled their clients. As we can see, even some large companies were affected by this.
In the end, you are absolutely right — the key factor here is raw material testing. Most likely, many manufacturers relied too heavily on their suppliers and did not perform proper verification. But when dealing with Chinese suppliers, it’s important to understand that the risk of being misled is always present, even after years of cooperation.