Warnings about unsafe Labubu toys in Great Britain

• The number of Labubu toys in Great Britain is increasing.
• These toys may contain unsafe parts for children.
• Real toys have specific markings for identification.

The number of Labubu toys, which can be unsafe for small children, is increasing in Great Britain, warns the trading standards organization. These toys, produced by the Chinese company Pop Mart, have become popular on social media and have received recognition among celebrities, such as Rihanna and K-pop group Blackpink's Lisa.

After the Labubu toys went viral, demand for them increased, leading to the appearance of counterfeit toys on the market. The British Institute of Trading Standards (CTSI) reports that in recent weeks, thousands of unsafe toys have been withdrawn from the market. In just one month, over 2000 such toys were confiscated from 13 retail sellers in North Tayside.

The counterfeit toys are produced with violations of safety standards and often lack the required CE or UKCA markings. They may contain toxic substances, such as lead and banned plasticizers, and also have unsafe parts that can break off, creating a choking hazard for children.

CTSI's external relations manager, Nickol, stated that the demand for these toys is rising significantly due to the influence of social media, which drives the search for real toys. Parents are eager to buy safe toys for their children, but unsafe counterfeits are flooding the market.

Real Labubu toys can be identified by their unique design and the recognizable holographic label from Pop Mart, a QR code that leads to the official site, and UV stamping on the box. Counterfeit toys often have bright colors and poor quality of teeth – in real toys, they are nine.

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