We know some children have these toys so just to make you aware that Reading Borough Council said today that hundreds of potentially unsafe children’s ‘squishy’ toys have been seized from shops in Reading this week by Trading Standards, following concerns that they may not comply with UK product safety laws.
Over 320 of the popular sensory toys have been impounded, including several gel-filled products, commonly known as ‘squishy dumplings’. Officers raised concerns about a strong chemical odour from some of the toys and found that several products lacked essential safety information on their packaging. Imitation versions of popular products, such as Squishy Dumplings and NeeDoh, were found without legally required traceability information, such as the name and address of a UK importer or manufacturer, and the UKCA or CE marking used to demonstrate compliance with safety standards.
Trading Standards is now urging consumers to exercise caution when purchasing squishy toys and other novelty products
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