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More than 18,000 unsafe toys found in the west of Scotland

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Piles of counterfeit or dangerous stars taken by trading standards officers. Many of the items have bright packaging and brands names like Pokemon, K-Pop Demon Hunters and World Football Stars written on them.

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Over 18,000 unsafe toys seized by Trading Standards officers in the west of Scotland

Overview

Trading Standards officers across the west of Scotland have seized more than 18,000 unsafe toys following inspections led by North Lanarkshire Council. Out of 32,316 toys inspected across 165 premises, over half were found to be non-compliant. Issues included small parts posing choking hazards and excessive chemical levels linked to long-term health risks.

Key points

  • More than 18,000 unsafe or non-compliant toys were seized out of 32,316 inspected across 165 premises.
  • Many toys contained small parts that could detach and pose choking or suffocation risks for children under three.
  • Some items failed safety tests regarding restricted chemical levels linked to health concerns like increased cancer risk and fertility impacts.
  • The project was led by North Lanarkshire Council on behalf of the West of Scotland Safety Working Group.
  • Many seized items lacked required UK manufacturer details, traceability information, and CE or UKCA safety marks.
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