Dangers of counterfeit toys: Cheap knockoffs can break easily and cause sharp edges that can hurt kids. Counterfeits can also have more choking hazards. Some fake toys may use unsafe chemicals and paints. There could be electrical hazards.
Look out for bad grammar or misspellings on the packaging – this may indicate the toy is a fake. If in any doubt refer to the official website for the manufacturer and compare the packaging, colours and descriptions with authentic merchandise.
Edit. Knockoff toys, also known as bootleg toys, counterfeit toys, fake toys and imitated toys, are toys that are not officially licensed products and are meant to imitate real products.
Playing with old plastic toys may not be good for your child's health. Toxins found in old toys and dress-up items made of plastic. Reuse and recycling of old products helps prevent environmental degradation and can significantly reduce air and water pollution.
PVC (soft vinyl plastic) often contains lead and phthalates, and the production or destruction of PVC releases cancer-causing dioxins into the en- vironment.
Your preschooler is sick — again. It could be other kids spreading germs through close contact, but toys could also be the culprit. A new study from Georgia State University found that germs can survive on toys for up to 24 hours.
In the U.S., federal law protecting trademarks makes it illegal to knowingly traffic counterfeit goods, which includes the production, sale and transport of such goods.
We do not want to put our children at risk. Counterfeit toys do exactly that. They are not safe, they are illegal, and should not be sold in physical stores or online.
It is illegal to purchase counterfeit goods. Bringing them into the United States may result in civil or criminal penalties and purchasing counterfeit goods often supports criminal activities, such as forced labor or human trafficking. Help to stop the funding of criminal enterprises by buying authentic goods.
Look for stuffed toys that are well made and are machine washable; avoid toys with small bean-like pellets or stuffing. Buy sturdy plastic toys; avoid those made of thin plastic. Avoid chemistry sets and hobby kits for children younger than 12 due to fire hazards and presence of potentially dangerous chemicals.
Lead can also be found in collectible items no longer produced in the U.S. but passed down through the generations. Some toys, especially those that are imported or are antique toys, and toy jewelry may contain lead.
Some bacteria can remain alive and attached to surfaces such as door handles, taps, telephones, and toys for hours. People who work and interact with children (caregivers) who help clean up child's equipment such as toys, food places, duster, and so on.
It's important not to overwhelm the play space with toys. As an approximate guide, try to keep the number of toys immediately available to under 4 for a premobile child, under 8 for a crawling child, and under 12 for a toddler, depending on the size of the space and number of parts to each toy.
Be honest and tell them straight up that you do not want any toys made of plastic. If they know you well, this won't come as a surprise. And if they're thoughtful and considerate, they'll actually do it!
Importing and selling counterfeit goods is illegal and can result in prosecution.
If a child still wants to play with toys as they move into adolescence, it is totally normal and to be celebrated! Unless a child's play is affecting or replacing real-life friendships, there is no need to worry.
Yo-Yo Water Balls were a popular toy in the 90s and were designed to bounce and splash in water. However, they were found to be a choking hazard and were eventually banned.
To bring certain goods into Australia you may need an import permit or approval. Copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting are illegal. You may be legally prosecuted if you buy pirated or counterfeit items over the internet.
We don't allow counterfeit items or unauthorized copies to be listed on eBay. Items sold using a brand name or a brand logo must be original and made by the brand or manufactured on their behalf. Software, music, movies and other media must be original and not unauthorized copies.
Selling Fakes Online and Consumer Safety
Counterfeit products sold online often don't comply with CPSC guidelines. The CPSC can sue people who manufacture for sale, sell, distribute, or import these products, seeking civil penalties up to $1,250,000.
Like viruses that cause the cold and flu, coronavirus can survive for hours to days on hard, nonporous surfaces like plastic, metal, and rubber toys, as well as tables, floors, doorknobs, toilets, and light switches.
The bacterium Rhodococcus ruber eats and actually digests plastic. The bacterium Rhodococcus ruber eats and actually digests plastic. This has been shown in laboratory experiments by PhD student Maaike Goudriaan at Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ).
It was already known that the bacterium Rhodococcus ruber can form a so-called biofilm on plastic in nature. It had also been measured that plastic disappears under that biofilm. “But now we have really demonstrated that the bacteria actually digest the plastic.”