Italian authorities seize unsafe Halloween products

The Guardia di Finanza has conducted multiple operations across Italy to confiscate non-compliant and counterfeit Halloween merchandise. In Sicily, authorities seized over 86,000 items in Catania and Catanzaro, including 37,000 counterfeit goods such as plush toys and clothing from brands like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. Many of these products, including masks and costumes, lacked mandatory safety information, CE marking, and Italian-language warnings.

In Teramo, officials seized over 27,000 items, including children’s makeup, stationery, and gadgets, from a retail business in Mosciano Sant’Angelo. These goods failed to meet Consumer Code requirements regarding visible and legible manufacturer details, country of origin, and importer information.

Further enforcement in Vibo Valentia, Calabria, resulted in the seizure of 3,444 items consisting of Halloween goods and jewelry, which also violated safety and mandatory labeling regulations. The seized items have been placed under administrative seizure pending destruction. Business owners involved in these operations have been reported to their respective Chambers of Commerce and face potential administrative fines ranging from 516 to 25,823 euros.