In November 2015 the Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete J-4077 (the Athlete) after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance oxilofrine. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and he was heard for the Japan Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel.
The Athlete denied the intentional use of doping and stated that he had purchased on the internet a supplement SP250 and researched the ingredients of the product before using. The Athlete asserted that the supplement manufacturer was formally accredited by the Japan Bodybuilding & Fintness Federation.
The Panel finds that such supplements clearly have a warning label and the Athlete was already informed by his Sports Federation about the risks with supplements purchased on the internet.
Considering the circumstances the Japan Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides on 8 December 2015 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension i.e. on 2 November 2015.
