Border force asked to seize fake squishies as demand surges
- Posted on August 21, 2026
- By The Age
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In brief
Counterfeit squishy toys have become a major concern as their popularity explodes on social media platforms. Authorities are cracking down on fake products flooding markets, which often contain harmful chemical substances. Border Force agencies worldwide are intensifying inspection protocols to intercept dangerous knockoffs at ports and customs checkpoints. The surge in demand for these collectible items has inadvertently created a thriving black market for substandard imitations that pose health risks to consumers, particularly children.
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Border force asked to seize fake squishies as demand surges
A social media phenomenon, ubiquitous product, dodgy chemicals, Border Force, dupes and factory raids. No, we’re not talking about peptides.
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