# Halloween product safety and environmental concerns > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/halloween-product-safety-and-environmental-concerns > Updated: 2026-10-30T18:11:07.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Safety authorities and consumer groups have raised alarms regarding various Halloween products. The Safety Gate early warning system identified specific hazards in items such as a vampire costume with strangulation risks, a Primark witch set containing carcinogenic hexavalent chromium, and a JUMI LED mask with excessive lead levels in its adhesives. In Norway, the Consumer Council warned against purchasing items from non-European platforms like Temu and Shein, citing risks of electric shocks, overheating, and heavy metal exposure. Temu noted that the cited test findings were older and stated they have implemented new laboratory testing measures. Additionally, environmental groups have criticized the high use of polyester and latex in costumes, describing the trend as a form of disposable culture that releases microplastics. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: Consumer groups warn against unsafe and unsustainable Halloween products Consumer groups warn of safety risks from non-European Halloween retailers like Temu and Shein, while environmentalists criticize the high waste and microplastic pollution caused by disposable costumes. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/consumer-groups-warn-against-unsafe-and-unsustainable-halloween-products ### 2026-10-06: Safety Gate flags dangerous Halloween costumes and accessories Safety Gate has flagged several dangerous Halloween items, including a vampire costume posing a strangulation risk, a Primark witch set containing carcinogenic hexavalent chromium, and a lead-heavy LED mask. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/safety-gate-flags-dangerous-halloween-costumes-and-accessories --- Cite as: Halloween product safety and environmental concerns. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/halloween-product-safety-and-environmental-concerns