Around 150,000 children’s toys originating from China have been stopped at Kosovo’s customs checkpoints in recent days, preventing them from entering the country’s market.
The operation, carried out jointly by the Central Market Surveillance Inspectorate and Kosovo Customs, followed intensified inspections conducted as part of an initiative involving CEFTA member states to prevent dangerous products from entering the market.
During the inspections, authorities found that the large shipment failed to meet either the minimum technical requirements or the safety standards stipulated by applicable regulations.
Key details of the operation:
Quantity blocked: Around 150,000 children’s toys originating from China were seized at Kosovo’s entry points.
Violation of standards: The toys did not meet the safety requirements set out in the Regulation on Toy Safety.
Direct risk: Products lacking certification and compliance with safety standards pose a serious threat to children’s health and safety.
Inspections of such products at border crossings and within the domestic market will continue at an intensified pace, with the aim of protecting consumers.
