Does a male condom have a certain lifespan?
Packaged condoms that are stored dry and away from light and heat can be kept for up to five years. Condoms deteriorate more quickly when exposed to temperatures over 37C or high humidity. Unpackaged condoms exposed to ultraviolet light are weakened by 80 to 90 percent in eight to ten hours. Condoms sold in Canada carry an expiry date on each pack. The approved lifespan of spermicide containing condoms is two years and for regular condoms it is five years.
