Toxic chemical warning after 236,000 fake Labubus seized at border
Authorities, more than 3.5 million fake toys were seized on the British border this year.
According to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), 90 percent or 236,000 products were removed from 259,000 counterfeit toys.
92 percent of toy buyers, usually parents and caregivers, although they are aware of counterfeit products sold in the UK, a recent public offering survey shows that they are related to more cost savings than security.
The questionnaire found that seven of 10 buyers gave priority to cost, and only 27 percent stated that it was a key factor affecting purchasing decisions.
On the other hand, the public offering, toy retailers, local councils and impressive “fake toys, real damages” campaign launches the campaign, and the buyers warn that cheaper fake toys may have “destructive results” for the health and safety of a child.
The expert test of hand -captured counterfeit goods found prohibited chemicals in connection with cancer and dangerous drowning hazards, including toys marketed in young children and infants.
Helen Barnham, Deputy Executive Director of IPO, said, “What you see rarely what you have achieved,” helen Barnham said.
Bakında Behind the packaging, there may be hidden drowning dangers, toxic chemicals and faulty parts that make children real endanger.
“These products skipped every security check required by the law, so we work with our partners to keep these dangerous fakes away from the UK homes.
“Our ‘fake toys, real damages’ campaign aims to raise awareness among the buyers of hidden damages associated with goods. Child safety should first come, so we call parents – please do not let your child become a test device.”
Consumers who buy toys are advised to be careful with reliable retailers or official brand websites and carefully check the reviews and be careful with third -party vendors in market places.
When the toy arrives, it must be checked for a UKCA or CE safety sign in the packaging and for the UK or EU contact address.
Those who detect a counterfeit must return immediately and leave a review to warn other parents and notify the trade standards.
