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Non-Intrusive Inspection

Meaning

A method of examining the contents of shipping containers or packages without physically opening or damaging the exterior packaging, primarily employed by customs and regulatory agencies. In the context of pharmaceutical and hormonal substance control, this involves using advanced imaging and detection technologies to screen for concealed or misdeclared controlled substances, such as illicit hormones or bulk pharmaceutical ingredients. This method balances security needs with trade facilitation.