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Daily Record
17-07-2025
- Daily Record
West Lothian Council's Trading Standards team reissue warning over Labubu dolls
Trading Standards have seized further counterfeit Popmart Labubu dolls from stores in West Lothian with all of them failing to comply with the Toys Safety Regulations 2011 and presenting a serious risk of harm. West Lothian Councils Trading Standards have issued a further warning customers to take care when buying the latest craze of Labubu dolls. Trading Standards have seized further counterfeit Popmart Labubu dolls from stores in West Lothian with all of them failing to comply with the Toys Safety Regulations 2011 and presenting a serious risk of harm. Product Safety Notices for a product recall have been issued to all traders that have been identified as selling these unsafe Labubu dolls. A council spokesperson said: 'Product Safety Notices for a product recall have been issued to all traders that have been identified as selling these unsafe Labubu dolls. 'If you or your child have bought one of these products from a West Lothian trader, you should return the item for a full refund or dispose of the item, as the dolls pose a serious safety risk to children due to easily detachable parts that are a chocking hazard. Trading Standards advise parents to check goods and packaging carefully. All toys should be marked with the CE or UKCA mark for safety as well as details of the UK importer. 'They are also advised to buy from reputable sellers and check the price. The genuine products are very scarce and therefore expensive. If a product is cheaper than you'd expect it's likely to be fake.' Trading Standards encourage consumers to take these simple but important steps to ensure the toys and products they purchase are safe and compliant with regulations. These include inspecting packaging carefully; buy from trusted retailers and be cautious of bargains. Extremely cheap products may not meet required safety standards. Trading Standards remains committed to protecting consumers and ensuring that only safe, compliant goods are available in the marketplace. Anyone concerned about the safety of toys they've purchased is advised to get in touch with us via Consumer Advice Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or online via their website at or West Lothian Trading Standards
Edinburgh Live
08-07-2025
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian Council issues warning to parents over 'unsafe' counterfeit Labubu dolls
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info West Lothian Council have issued an urgent warning to parents after fake and "unsafe" Labubu dolls were seized from stores in the area. The local authority are asking parents to take care when buying into the craze and are urging them to buy from reputable sellers and check the price of the product before they buy - adding that genuine Labubus are expensive so if one is cheaper than expected then there's a good chance it's fake. Sharing information on their Facebook, West Lothian Council said: "Counterfeit products have already been seized from stores in West Lothian with all of them failing to comply with the Toys Safety Regulations 2011. "These counterfeit products as well as infringing the genuine products trademark, are also unsafe and have the potential to be a choking hazard to young children. It appears that no safety testing has been carried out as the labelling information is incorrect, so this may highlight further dangers from phthalates and/or azo dyes that may be present in the products. "Trading Standards continues to inspect local businesses and are removing the non-compliant products from sale. This can also result in prosecution of traders who knowingly breach the law. "Trading Standards advise parents to check goods and packaging carefully. All toys should be marked with the CE or UKCA mark for safety as well as details of the UK importer. They are also advised to buy from reputable sellers and check the price. The genuine products are very scarce and therefore expensive. If a product is cheaper than you'd expect it's likely to be fake." They went on to share the steps that Trading Standards encourage customers to follow when buying these products to ensure that they are buying safe, genuine Labubus. Before purchasing, buyers should check packaging carefully and look for a CE or UKCA mark along with the name and address of a UK or EU-based supplier, buy from trusted retailers, and be wary of bargains as unusually low prices could be a "red flag." Anyone concerned about the safety of toys they've purchased is being advised to get in touch with Trading Standards through Consumer Advice Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or online via their website at Alternatively, anyone with concerns can email West Lothian Trading Standards -
