Reading Trading Standards officers have seized over 320 potentially unsafe children’s ‘squishy’ toys from shops in Reading, following concerns that they may not comply with UK product safety laws. The toys, including several gel-filled products, commonly known as ‘squishy dumplings’, were found to have a strong chemical odour and lacked essential safety information on their packaging. Imitation versions of popular products, such as Squishy Dumplings and NeeDoh, were found without legally required traceability information. Trading Standards is now urging consumers to exercise caution when purchasing squishy toys and other novelty products. Shoppers should check that products display the appropriate UKCA or CE marking, include the manufacturer’s and UK importer’s details, and contain relevant safety warnings and instructions. Parents and carers should be able to trust that the toys they buy for their children are safe. These product seizures demonstrate our ongoing commitment to protecting consumers and removing potentially dangerous products from the marketplace. – Cllr Finn McGoldrick, Lead Member for Environmental Services and Community Safety Consumers are advised to stop using any toy that leaks, splits or becomes damaged, and to never heat, microwave or tamper with squishy toys. Enforcement visits are continuing across the borough, and retailers are reminded of their legal responsibility to ensure that all toys supplied and offered for sale comply with UK toy and product safety legislation. Anyone concerned about a potentially unsafe product can report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service on 0808 223 1133 or via the online reporting form at the Citizens Advice website. Source: Reading Borough Council Post navigation Over 5,000 Reading Residents Receive Free Health Checks £500,000 Boost for Reading Libraries