This high demand and progressive stock reduction as important dates approach Christmas in the fertilized field for proliferation of fake toys on the shelves of some stores. A situation that can upset more than one person fathersbefore the hardships that most have to go through distinguish these products from the originalsif you don’t see them together.
This was warned from the US this Tuesday. Technological Children’s and Leisure Products Institute (Aiju), leading a European project called Counter Risk precisely for the purpose of disseminating the risks posed by these toys and educating the users. nanocourses and from someone mobile application.
It’s an initiative that is more than justified when taken into account, according to recent research conducted by EYPUStoys third category of counterfeit products most of them were seized at European borders, only behind cell phone accessories and packaging.
Moreover electronic trade promoted more copy distributionSo much so that half of the seizures in Europe are related to online shopping.
In this sense, the person in charge of the CounterRisk project in Aiju, M. Cruz Arenas“He underlines that the concept of responsible purchasing becomes valid especially at certain times such as Christmas. During this period, The presence of imitation toys on the market is increasing as the stock of original products is reduced due to high demand. It is precisely in this period that consumers need to be aware of the dangers of fake toys to the health of their children and be able to detect fake products.”
Why are they bought?
From Aiju they explain that although consumers are sometimes aware that they buy a fake toy because of its lower cost, the most common is the toy. obtained without being known to be fake. The lowest cost and availability of products are the most decisive factors in purchasing this type of product.
Thus, they cite the work “Parents and Fake Online” Developed in the United States and They cannot predict the level of distrust implied by fake toys.Until pictures of real toys are shown comparing with imitation toys. This suggests that consumers are more likely to be deceived than they themselves believe.
In this regard, they remind of the threat to the safety and health of children from the institute of technology due to the presence of counterfeit products. toxic substances exceeding the limits allowed by safety regulations, poor quality materials electrical hazards or risk of burns.
The problem is that, according to Arenas, in most cases parents don’t have this perception of risk, because of the similarity that copies often show with the original.
Environment
In addition to the risks they pose in terms of health and safety, counterfeit products environmental risks, the same sources emphasize, inter alia, that it is not compatible with the circular economy model towards which the European Union is headed. Counterfeit products are rarely recyclable, non-repairable, and most are made in countries with a high carbon footprint and high environmental impact.
Likewise, keep in mind that they are created. Offenses against intellectual property states that by purchasing counterfeit products, the legal producer or seller is harmed, which indirectly causes damage at the socioeconomic level. If the production of an original toy decreases, it will directly affect the company, its employees (loss of capital, employment) and indirectly other companies providing services and society as a whole.