Health authorities in Chile and Argentina increase toy safety inspections and recalls

Health authorities in Chile and Argentina are intensifying inspections and issuing recalls to ensure consumer safety. In Chile, sanitary services have increased oversight of toy retailers ahead of Children's Day. Inspections in regions such as Antofagasta, Los Lagos, and Chillán focus on verifying compliance with safety regulations, specifically checking for Spanish-language labeling, age recommendations, and the absence of physical or chemical hazards.

In Argentina, the government of Buenos Aires has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the "Squeezy Dumpling" toy from markets. Officials warned that the item contains high concentrations of benzene, a hazardous substance that can be absorbed through skin contact or inhalation. Provincial authorities have criticized the national government for insufficient import controls that allowed the toxic product to enter the local market.