What's the story
Fake Labubu dolls have accounted for 90% of all counterfeit toys seized at the UK border this year. The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) revealed that nearly 259,000 fake toys worth over £3.5 million were intercepted by border officials. Among these, a staggering 236,000 were counterfeit versions of Pop Mart's toothy and fluffy Labubu dolls.
Risks
75% of seized toys failed safety tests
The IPO's report also highlighted that 75% of the seized toys failed safety tests. These counterfeit products were found to contain banned chemicals and posed choking hazards. Further, nearly half (46%) of the people who bought these fake toys reported serious safety issues. These issues range from toys breaking quickly to unsafe labeling, toxic odors, and even reports of children fa