Tuesday 14 April 2026
The Public Authority for Consumer Protection 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 (Odoo), manufactured from colored sand, model (B-318-19149), where
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.