LABUAN: Traders who supply or sell children’s toys without the Malaysian Conformity (MC) mark or that fail to meet safety standards face enforcement action under the Consumer Protection Act 1999 (Act 599).
Labuan Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry Director Junaidah Arbain said recent inspections at business premises across Labuan focused on compliance with toy safety requirements, including for “squishy” toys that have raised safety concerns.
She said the MC mark, which must appear on the toy or its packaging, indicates that the product meets mandatory safety standards.
Toy safety is governed by the Consumer Protection (Safety Standards for Toys) Regulations 2009 and the Consumer Protection (Certificate of Compliance and Mark of Compliance of Safety Standards) Regulations 2010.
“Compliance is important to reduce the risk of injury or harm to children,” she said, referring to the toys’ physical and mechanical features and materials.
She added that daily inspections also covered price marking, weighing and measuring instruments, and scheduled controlled items to ensure adequate supplies of essential goods and compliance by traders.
Parents and consumers are advised to check for the MC mark, manufacturer or importer details, safety warnings and age suitability before purchasing toys.
Complaints about non-compliance can be channelled through the Ministry’s official channels.
