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Daily Record
7 days ago
- 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
Daily Record
09-07-2025
- Daily Record
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
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 -
STV News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Warning over 'dangerous' fake Labubu dolls
A warning has been issued over fake Labubu dolls, which present a choking hazard to young children, after a number were seized in Scotland. The toy's popularity began last year after K-Pop star Lisa from girl group Blackpink shared a photo of herself with one, with other celebrities such as Rihanna and Dua Lipa following suit. Pop Mart, which makes the furry bag charms, announced in May that it would be pulling all of its Labubu plushies from its 16 UK stores for a month over safety concerns. Toys seized from four premises in Aberdeen were found to have loose parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. Labubus are mischievous, wide-eyed dolls created by Hong Kong-based artist Kasing Lung With their wild tufts of hair, sharp-toothed grins, and childlike charm, they straddle the line between cute and creepy They are sold in a blind box so buyers don't know which version they'll get – fuelling a booming resale market First popular across China and Southeast Asia, they've have sparked viral trends on TikTok and Instagram For many, they've become more than a doll — Labubu is a fashion and lifestyle accessory Trading Standards Scotland Toys seized from four premises in Aberdeen were found to have loose parts, posing a choking hazard. East Ayrshire Trading Standards also issued a warning on Tuesday, saying it was 'aware of concerns of safety and counterfeiting'. The products also do not have the required safety labelling, including a supplier in the UK or EU. Labubu was created by designer Kasing Lung, and is also the name of the main character in the series of toys. Trading Standards Scotland Fake labubu dolls are flooding the market in Scotland. Trading standards manager Graeme Paton said: 'Following the discovery of counterfeit toys, we want to alert consumers and particularly parents to be extra vigilant. 'These counterfeit toys can seem like a bargain compared with trying to source the genuine toy, especially when they are a much-sought-after item, but they are potentially dangerous. 'Counterfeit toys can potentially pose significant dangers to young children, such as chemical exposure and choking hazards. 'These products routinely lack proper safety testing, and we encourage anyone concerned about the safety of toys they've purchased to get in touch with us via Consumer Advice Scotland.' Parents are being urged to check the toys' packaging carefully for CE or UKCA mark and the name and address of the supplier in the UK or EU to show that the product complies with safety regulations. Most will have warnings and instructions to ensure their safe use. Customers should only buy from reputable sellers and consider the price; if it's a lot cheaper than expected, it may be counterfeit. Consumers can contact Consumer Advice Scotland on 0808 164 6000 and traders can contact Trading Standards at tradingstandards@ Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Labubu dolls: Danger warning over fakes found in Aberdeen
Fakes of the globally popular Labubu dolls seized recently in Scotland are "potentially dangerous", according to trading standards elf-like creature from Chinese toy maker Pop Mart are the latest craze in collectibles and have gone viral on social media. But officials in Aberdeen are warning consumers and businesses to be alert, following the seizure of "counterfeit and potentially dangerous" versions of the toys from shops in the had loose parts which could pose a choking hazard. The council's trading standards team seized the counterfeit Labubu toys from four premises across the did not have the required safety standards manager Graeme Paton said: "Following the discovery of counterfeit toys, we want to alert consumers and particularly parents to be extra vigilant."These counterfeit toys can seem like a bargain compared with trying to source the genuine toy, especially when they are a much-sought-after item, but they are potentially dangerous."He added: "Counterfeit toys can potentially pose significant dangers to young children such as chemical exposure and choking hazards. "These products routinely lack proper safety testing and we encourage anyone concerned about the safety of toys they've purchased to get in touch with us via Consumer Advice Scotland." What are Labubu dolls? Labubu is both a fictional character and a word itself does not mean is the name of a character in "The Monsters" toy series created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing vinyl faces are attached to plush bodies, and come with a signature look - pointy ears, big eyes and a mischievous grin showing nine teeth.A curious yet divided internet cannot seem to decide if they are adorable, or just bizarre.
