The Soft Sell: Unraveling the Hazards Behind Squishy Toys Regulators worldwide are sounding the alarm on squishy toys, citing benzene contamination, burn hazards from counterfeit products, and toys bursting into flames.
In the UK, Cornwall Trading Standards has flagged toys that fail to meet safety standards, while Hull City Council in northeast England has seized and destroyed toys containing high levels of benzene.
The issue is not limited to off brand or counterfeit products; reputable manufacturers like NeeDoh are also implicated in these safety lapses.