Overview
- Disposición 690/2026 took effect Monday, August 31 and prohibits the importation, manufacture, sale and storage of certain polymer 'squeeze' or 'squishy' toys shaped like gyoza or dumplings.
- Authorities cited complaints and safety checks that flagged benzene, phthalates and other toxic chemicals at levels above limits as the basis for the ban, noting a July UK OPSS alert and local industry reports.
- Importers, manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers must immediately and securely destroy any non‑certified stock and online sellers must post a prominent notice within 72 business hours.
- Customs will only release incoming shipments after verifying a sworn declaration of conformity and supporting safety certifications, and violations can trigger fines under the consumer‑protection law and possible criminal charges.
- The measure shifts compliance costs onto suppliers and raises the risk of supply shortages and marketplace delistings, while parents and small retailers face tighter rules until affected products prove they meet safety standards.