According to the armed institute, Civil Guard agents from the Fiscal and Borders detachment of Playa de las Américas have confiscated over 400 counterfeit branded toys in the south of Tenerife, citing non-compliance with safety standards in local businesses.
During inspections across businesses in Adeje, Las Galletas, and Las Chafiras, it was found that the seized toys lacked proper labeling and instructions for use, or had illegal labeling. Some of these counterfeit toy parts were nearly identical to the authentic products, making it difficult to differentiate them at a glance. This posed a significant health risk to children, as these products had not undergone mandatory safety tests and lacked essential warnings and usage advice on the packaging.
The owners of the businesses were served with corresponding minutes/complaints and have been reported to the authority with jurisdiction to impose sanctions under law violations, specifically Law 3/2003, of February 12, of the Statute of Consumers and Users of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands, in accordance with Royal Decree 1801/2003, of December 26, on general product safety and with Royal Decree 1205/2011, of August 26, on the safety of toys.
The Civil Guard emphasizes three essential factors to consider when purchasing a toy: the presence of the European CE conformity marking (certified approval), warnings written in Spanish, and the inclusion of the importer, manufacturer, or seller of the toy.
