Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 13 Oct 2026
SR/02882/26
Sensory toy stopped at the EU border over choking risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Sensory toy) after it was found to pose a choking risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Sensory toy in the shape of a squishy dumpling toy in various colours, filled with water beads.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The dumpling material breaks apart easily, releasing water beads and creating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02882/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 14 Oct 2026, 04:00 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.