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Christmas toy safety campaign launches


Shoppers are being reminded of the dangers of buying counterfeit toys online

Richard Young

Posted 07 December 2020 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Health and Safety|National


UPDATES: CTSI and OPSS are urging Christmas shoppers to beware of counterfeit and unsafe toys online, as pandemic-driven internet shopping increases the risk of children receiving products that fail safety standards.

Shoppers on the hunt for that must-have toy this Christmas are being urged to be aware of the risks of buying counterfeit toys online.

With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a surge in internet purchases, more stocking-fillers are likely to be bought online this year than ever before. But that convenience can come at a cost, warns the latest Christmas toy safety <a href="https://ww...

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