Toys

Austria (AGES) Recalls TEDi "Rucksack Mit Inhalt" Backpack Over DEHP Plasticiser Levels

On 15 May 2026 TEDi, via Austria’s AGES, announced a voluntary recall of its “Rucksack mit Inhalt” backpack after tests found elevated levels of the plasticiser DEHP. This recall underscores ongoing compliance and reputational risk from phthalate plasticisers in low-cost children’s articles, reinforcing the need for stronger supplier controls, product testing and portfolio checks for similar items.

18 May 2026, 13:23ages.atAustria

UK OPSS Recalls 3D Printed Dragon Fidget Toy Sold via eBay (2603-0143)

In May 2026, the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards ordered a recall of a 3D printed dragon fidget toy sold via eBay after finding a serious choking risk to young children and non-compliance with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. This highlights strict enforcement of toy safety rules for online marketplaces and suppliers, who must prevent small detachable parts in children’s products and remove non-compliant listings rapidly to manage liability and protect consumers.

16 May 2026, 14:53gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Ohio HB 873 Introduced To Amend Stuffed Toy Health And Safety Requirements

Ohio has introduced House Bill 873 to amend sections 3713.01 and 3713.02 of the Ohio Revised Code, updating health and safety requirements for stuffed toys. If adopted, the bill could change what Ohio expects for stuffed toy safety, so manufacturers and retailers should monitor its progress and be ready to adjust their compliance approach once final requirements are known.

15 May 2026, 09:30legiscan.comUnited States

Swiss Federal Council Sets Topics For 2026 Sectoral Studies On Administrative Relief For Businesses

In May 2026 the Swiss Federal Council selected five regulatory areas for 2026 sectoral studies under the Corporate Relief Act (Unternehmensentlastungsgesetz) to explore ways of reducing administrative burdens for businesses. These studies, covering free trade agreements, climate regulation, data protection, toy trade and capital market promotion, signal potential medium-term easing of Swiss regulatory requirements but do not yet change current obligations.

14 May 2026, 18:49admin.chSwitzerland

South Africa Adopts PVoC Programme for High-Risk Unregulated Imports from China (G/TBT/N/ZAF/273)

South Africa has adopted a ministerial directive under the Standards Act, 2008 to implement a Pre‑Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme for selected high‑risk, currently unregulated consumer products imported from China, requiring compliance with specified South African National Standards and a Certificate of Conformity at import. The directive was published on 20 March 2026 and will enter into force on 20 September 2026 after a six‑month voluntary Phase 1 pilot period, so importers and Chinese exporters of listed products such as cosmetics, cookware, furniture, mattresses, toys, LPG accessories, generators and plumbing/building materials should use 2026 to align supply chains and prepare for mandatory PVoC documentation and testing requirements.

13 May 2026, 19:25members.wto.orgSouth AfricaChina

Romania ANPC Conducts Nationwide Toy and Auto Service Inspections With Sanctions Over 3.4 Million Lei

Romania’s National Authority for Consumer Protection carried out nationwide inspections of toy retailers and automotive service providers between 4 and 8 May 2026, imposing over 3.4 million lei in fines and other sanctions for non-compliant products and unsafe or misleading service practices. This enforcement campaign signals sustained scrutiny of consumer product and service markets, highlighting operational and compliance risks for retailers and workshops that fail to meet safety, information and contractual standards across Romania.

13 May 2026, 09:22anpc.roRomania

UK OPSS Recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 With Zipper Closure (2605-0036)

On 11 May 2026, the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards published a recall notice for Build-A-Bear’s Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 with Zipper Closure after identifying that a detachable zipper component can create a small part and choking risk for young children. Retailers and product safety teams should ensure affected stock is removed, consumers are refunded, and similar toy designs are reviewed for small-part hazards and compliance with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

12 May 2026, 18:14gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK OPSS Expands Recall of HGL Stretchy Sand Pig Toy Over Asbestos Risk

In April 2026 UK product safety regulators recalled the HGL Stretchy Sand Pig Toy after finding that the sand filling may be contaminated with asbestos, and in May 2026 they expanded the notice to include retailer Fenwick. This enforcement action signals heightened scrutiny of asbestos risks in consumer toys and requires manufacturers, importers, and retailers to identify any affected stock, coordinate recalls, and review controls on restricted substances in similar products.

12 May 2026, 15:09gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK OPSS Adds Fenwick And Miniso To Scrunchems Stretchies Sleepy Dino Toy Asbestos Recall

The UK product safety regulator has updated its asbestos-related recall of the Scrunchems Stretchies Sleepy Dino toy to include additional retailers Fenwick and Miniso as of 11 May 2026. This broadens the distribution trace for affected stock and underscores the need for toy manufacturers, importers and retailers to identify this SKU, stop sale, and ensure all non-compliant toys breaching Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 are removed from the UK market.

12 May 2026, 15:08gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK OPSS Recalls Stretchy Gorilla Toys Sold by Home Bargains Over Asbestos Risk

The UK product safety regulator has ordered a recall and market withdrawal of Stretchy Gorilla Toys sold by Home Bargains after finding asbestos contamination in the sand filling, with the toys failing to meet national toy safety regulations. This escalation underscores strict zero-tolerance for asbestos in consumer products and signals that retailers and importers of novelty sand-filled toys must tighten supply chain controls and be ready for rapid withdrawal actions.

12 May 2026, 12:53gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK OPSS Issues Product Safety Report on LOCKII 100-Piece Party Balloons for Excess Nitrosamines (2605-0027)

In May 2026, the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards reported that LOCKII 100-Piece Party Balloons sold via Amazon pose a serious chemical risk due to excess nitrosamines and non-compliance with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Retailers and brands should ensure party balloons and similar products are tested for nitrosamines and compliant with toy safety rules, as non-compliant listings can be rapidly removed and require consumer redress.

9 May 2026, 13:36gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK OPSS Updates Recall Of Crayola Touchy Feely Craft Box To Include Sainsbury’s

UK product safety authorities have updated the recall of Hunter Price’s Crayola-branded Touchy Feely Craft Box to include Sainsbury’s, after confirming asbestos contamination risk in the sand component. This widens the affected retail channels and reinforces the need for brands and retailers to trace stock, follow Toys (Safety) Regulations requirements, and quickly remove any impacted craft kits from sale while advising consumers on safe disposal.

9 May 2026, 13:29gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Croatia Issues Safety Gate Alerts for TEDi Labubu Plush Toys and Children’s Backpack

In early May 2026 Croatia’s State Inspectorate issued two Safety Gate alerts recalling TEDi-sold Labubu plush monster toys and a children’s backpack with stationery because they contain excessive levels of the plasticisers DEHP and DBP. These enforcement actions highlight intensified scrutiny of phthalate content in low-cost children’s articles, signalling that retailers and importers must strengthen material controls and testing for toys and similar products.

9 May 2026, 13:21dirh.gov.hrCroatia

Austria: AGES Recalls Yoyoso Keychains for Choking Hazard

In May 2026, Austria’s health and food safety agency announced a recall of Yoyoso decorative keychains sold as children’s products because detachable small parts pose a choking risk. This recall highlights the need for importers and retailers of low-cost accessories to control small-parts hazards in toy-like items and maintain traceability of article numbers for rapid corrective action.

9 May 2026, 13:21ages.atAustria

France DGCCRF and EU Authorities Remove 52 Dangerous Products From Online Marketplaces (April 2026)

In April 2026, France’s DGCCRF and other EU consumer authorities had 52 dangerous product listings removed from major online marketplaces, highlighting persistent safety failures in goods sold via cross-border e-commerce platforms. This enforcement wave, alongside France’s new e-commerce regulation plan, signals tighter scrutiny of online marketplaces, greater testing and data sharing, and increased recall risk for non-compliant, often extra-EU, consumer products.

8 May 2026, 09:03economie.gouv.frFranceEuropean Union

Austria (AGES) Recalls Plush Bag Charm "Dog With Necklace" Over Choking Hazard

Austria’s health and food safety authority has ordered the recall of a plush bag charm “Dog with Necklace” sold by Yoyoso after official testing found detachable small parts that pose a choking hazard. Retailers and importers of children’s accessories should verify whether they stock this item or similar high‑risk designs and strengthen product-safety controls for small components in children’s goods.

8 May 2026, 08:29ages.atAustria

Denmark Updates Dangerous Products List With New Toy Entries And Vehicle Removals

In May 2026, Denmark’s Produkter.dk platform updated its national dangerous products list to add three toys and remove several vehicle models. This reflects active market surveillance of both toys and motor vehicles, signalling that manufacturers, importers and retailers should confirm whether their products match the listed items and be prepared for recalls or sales restrictions in Denmark.

8 May 2026, 06:01produkter.dkDenmark

Romania ANPC Imposes Over 3.5 Million Lei in Sanctions After Nationwide Consumer-Protection Inspections

In late April 2026 Romania’s consumer-protection authority imposed more than 3.5 million lei in fines after nationwide inspections of over 1,400 operators, including pawnshops, toy retailers and rural businesses. The campaign signals strict enforcement of existing food-safety, labelling, CE-marking and contract rules ahead of the tourist season, raising compliance and enforcement risk for Romanian retailers and service providers.

5 May 2026, 14:07anpc.roRomania

EU Commission Proposes Implementing Regulation on Digital Product Passport Registry Under Regulation (EU) 2024/1781

The European Commission has issued a draft implementing regulation setting out how the EU digital product passport registry will operate under Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, including rules for registering passports, verifying operators, structuring data and securing the system across multiple product groups. Once adopted, these arrangements will determine how manufacturers, importers and other value-chain actors must build IT systems and governance to register and maintain digital product passports for products such as batteries, construction products, toys and detergents, with direct implications for compliance workflows and market access in the EU.

4 May 2026, 18:22eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

France DGCCRF Removes Over 100,000 Unsafe Products From Foreign Online Marketplaces

Since spring 2025 France’s DGCCRF has intensified checks on foreign online marketplaces, finding that nearly half of sampled products are dangerous and forcing the withdrawal of more than 100,000 units. The crackdown underscores heightened enforcement of EU digital platform obligations and signals ongoing scrutiny of toys, electronics and other consumer goods sold via cross-border e-commerce into France.

4 May 2026, 18:16economie.gouv.frFrance