Overview

• Derby City Council officers confiscated 523 Labubu‑style dolls during city centre inspections that removed more than 2,000 illicit items from shops.
• Westminster Trading Standards seized about 100 fake dolls from two West End stores where the items were sold as genuine for around £20.
• Officials reported poor construction including eyes that pop out and feet that fall off, with most items missing required safety labels.
• Derby’s sweep also uncovered 1,511 disposable vapes, which have been illegal to sell in the UK since June 1, 2025, alongside counterfeit packaging and accessories.
• Councils said retailers will receive written warnings and could face prosecution, with penalties for selling counterfeit goods of up to 10 years’ imprisonment or an unlimited fine.