Southeast Asia Bans Squishy Toys Over Toxic Chemical Risks
- Thai authorities have seized approximately 19,000 uncertified squishy toys after discovering chemicals linked to cancer risks, according to reports from The Straits Times and Khaosod English.
- The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) spearheaded the operation to scrub these products from retail shelves.
- The toys were stripped from various sales channels to protect the public, particularly children who are more susceptible to chemical contaminants, according to the Pattaya Mail.
Thai authorities have seized approximately 19,000 uncertified squishy toys after discovering chemicals linked to cancer risks, according to reports from The Straits Times and Khaosod English.
TISI Purges 20,000 Uncertified Units
The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) spearheaded the operation to scrub these products from retail shelves. Officials identified nearly 20,000 units of the toys that lacked the required industrial standards certification, Khaosod English reports.
The toys were stripped from various sales channels to protect the public, particularly children who are more susceptible to chemical contaminants, according to the Pattaya Mail.
Carcinogenic Risks Drive the Crackdown
Hazardous chemicals triggered the seizure. The Straits Times reports that the toys contained substances linked to cancer risks, prompting the TISI to pull the items from circulation.
Safety Bans Spread to Laos
The risk is not contained within Thailand. The Star reports that Laos has similarly suspended the distribution of trendy squishy toys. Laotian officials cited chemical safety fears as the reason for the suspension, echoing the toxicity concerns raised by Thai regulators.