Ministry seizes 5,801 squishy toys nationwide over safety compliance mark
The Malaysian Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has seized over 5,800 squishy toys for failing to display mandatory safety compliance marks. The enforcement action is part of a broader effort to ensure consumer safety and compliance with the Consumer Protection Act.
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This highlights government regulatory efforts to protect children from potentially unsafe consumer products.
PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) seized 5,801 squishy toys worth RM70,428 nationwide for failing to display the required Safety Compliance Mark.
The ministry’s Enforcement director-general Datuk, Azman Adam, said the seizures stemmed from 15 enforcement actions during a Special Inspection on Squishy Toys conducted from Oct 1 to 14 to ensure compliance with child toy safety standards.
"A total of 1,845 premises were inspected, involving manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers.
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