In June 2008 the Agenţia Naţională Anti-Doping (ANAD), the National Anti-Doping Agency of Romania, has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Simona Vintila after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance sibutramine.
The Athlete stated she used the natural product for her health and without intention to enhance improve sport performance. In support her medical doctor provided a statement.
The Committee considers exceptional circumstances in this case and the Athlete’s lack of significant fault or negligence. Therefore on 3 October 2008 the ANAD Sanction Committee decides to impose a reprimand on the Athlete.
