Tuesday 14 / April / 2026
Muscat : The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued an official warning regarding the circulation of certain children's toys that do not meet the approved safety standards, affirming that their use may pose health risks to users, especially children.
The Authority clarified that the warning concerns a product bearing the brand name Aduo, which has manufactured coloured sand, model (B-318-19149). Tests have revealed that this product may contain small quantities of asbestos, a substance considered hazardous to human health and may cause serious harm upon exposure. This warning comes within the framework of the Authority’s continuous efforts to protect consumers from unsafe products and to enhance the safety system in the markets.
The Authority confirmed that the competent inspection teams continue their intensive regulatory activities over local markets and e-commerce platforms to ensure that traded products comply with the approved requirements and standards.
The Authority also called upon consumers to exercise caution when purchasing children's toys, to ensure their compliance with safety and quality requirements, and to avoid using products that may pose a risk to health.
The Public Authority for Consumer Protection affirms its continuous commitment to providing a safe consumer environment in the Sultanate of Oman through intensifying proactive monitoring, implementing periodic inspection campaigns, in addition to raising consumer awareness and promoting safe purchasing practices among members of society.
