Facts
The French Rugby Federation (Fédération Française de Rugby, FFR) charges respondent M22 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on November 4, 2006, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on salbutamol which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent had mentioned the use of a pharmaceutical product containing salbutamol. He uses this product to treat his asthma from which he suffers since childhood. The panel regards the prescription for the product and the information from his medical files as a legitimate justification for the use of the product.
Decision
1. The respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision, dated January 16, 2007, of the disciplinary committee of the FFR doesn't need to be modified.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
