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Reports and seizures of counterfeit/fake toys
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I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding counterfeit, fake, unsafe, or non-compliant toys reported to or seized by your Trading Standards service in the last five calendar years. Please provide the following information for each of the last five calendar years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
1. Reports received- The number of reports, complaints, referrals, or intelligence logs received by Trading Standards relating to fake, counterfeit, unsafe, or non-compliant toys.
2021: 0
2022: 0
2023: 2
2024: 1
2025: 1
2. Items seized - The number of toys or toy products seized by Trading Standards in relation to suspected counterfeit, fake, unsafe, or non-compliant goods.
2021: 0
2022: 0
2023: 0
2024: 0
2025: 0
3. Breakdown by toy type - Where recorded, please provide a breakdown of the reported and/or seized toys by type or category.
2021:
2022:
2023: Soft toy, reusable magnetic water balloons
2024: Trampoline
2025: Jelly cat toy
4. Reason for report or seizure - Where recorded, please provide a brief breakdown or commentary on the main reasons for reports, investigations, or seizures.
2021:
2022:
2023: Soft toy with loose seams, accessible high powered battery -choking hazard
2024: Rusty trampoline with lifetime guarantee
2025: Counterfeit Jelly cat toy
