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West Lothian Council's Trading Standards team warns of counterfeit versions of Labubu dolls
West Lothian Council's Trading Standards team warns of counterfeit versions of Labubu dolls

Daily Record

time09-07-2025

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West Lothian Council's Trading Standards team warns of counterfeit versions of Labubu dolls

The council's Trading Standards team took to social media to alert the public about the replica dolls potentially being unsafe to children, as well as breaching the genuine products trademark. West Lothian Council have issued a warning to parents about fake Labubu dolls, with countless lookalikes already having been removed from stores in the area. The council's Trading Standards team took to social media to alert the public about the replica dolls potentially being unsafe to children, as well as breaching the genuine products trademark. ‌ The Trading Standards team said they 'are warning parents to take care' when seeking out Labubu dolls. ‌ They said: '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. ‌ '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. 'Trading Standards remains committed to protecting consumers and ensuring that only safe, compliant goods are available in the marketplace.' The team advised parents to check both goods and packaging, and to make sure that toys have both a CE or UKCA safety mark and details of the UK importer. ‌ Locals have also been warned to only make purchases from reputable sellers, and to be wary of prices that seem unusually low. West Lothian Council recommended that anyone concerned about the safety of toys they have purchased get in touch with the Trading Standards team. This can be done by contacting Consumer Advice Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or via their website at West Lothian Trading Standards can also be emailed on

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