Genoa, over 95 thousand illegal and dangerous toys seized

In Genoa , the Guardia di Finanza and officials of the Customs Agency seized over 95,000 dangerous toys .

The blitz in the city's seaport and airport . A part - coming from China - was inside a container and destined for a company in the province of Milan. The remaining items, which arrived from Sri Lanka , were found in a cargo warehouse in Colombo.

Following the investigations, it emerged that the toys - without technical documentation, CE marking and information on the manufacturer and importer - did not meet the safety standards imposed by national and EU legislation.

Following the chemical analyzes carried out in the Customs laboratories, many articles were found to be dangerous, as they pose a risk of suffocation for children . A total of 95,544 toys were seized. Instead, ascertained administrative violations for 60 thousand euros.

(Unioneonline/vf)