The Fiscal and Borders detachment of Playa de las Américas, a branch of the Civil Guard, has confiscated over 400 counterfeit toys from businesses in the south of Tenerife. These toys were found to not meet security standards, as reported by the armed institute on Monday.
During inspections of various businesses in the towns of Adeje, Las Galletas, and Las Chafiras, agents discovered that the confiscated toys lacked proper labeling and instructions for use, or in some cases, had illegal labeling.
Many of the recalled toy parts closely resembled the authentic products, making it difficult to distinguish them at first glance and posing a “serious risk to the health of children.” These counterfeit toys had not undergone the necessary safety tests required by law and lacked warnings or usage advice on their packaging.
The Civil Guard agents issued formal complaints to the owners of the businesses, which have been forwarded to the authority with jurisdiction to impose sanctions. The complaints were made for violations of the provisions of 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 Royal Decree 1205/2011, of August 26, on the safety of toys.
The Civil Guard outlined three essential tips for consumers when purchasing toys: ensuring the presence of the European CE conformity marking (a certified approval), Spanish warnings, and the name of the toy’s importer, manufacturer, or seller on the packaging.
