Simple terms explainer
Councils must ensure that toys sold to consumers are safe and comply with legal requirements. This includes checking that toys meet essential safety standards, carry the correct safety warnings and age restrictions, and are supported by the required technical documentation. Councils can inspect products, investigate complaints, take samples for testing, remove unsafe or non-compliant toys from sale, and take enforcement action where necessary.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Trading Standards
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Health and Social Care
Associated data returns
National bodies with shared interest
Society of Chief Officers of Trading Standards in Scotland (SCOTSS)
Other information