Halloween warning as 90 per cent of costumes are breaking UK law

Nine in 10 kids' Halloween costumes break law, new warning shows

An investigation by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) uncovered 'alarming levels' of non-compliance among children's Halloween costumes sold by third

Nine in ten online children's Halloween costumes fail UK safety standards

Ten out of 11 children's Halloween costumes randomly purchased from third-party online sellers have failed to meet UK legal safety requirements, according to an investigation by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. The 91 per cent failure rate highlights a disconnect between the convenience of online marketplaces and the statutory safety standards governing children's clothing. Under UK law, fancy dress outfits are classified as toys and m…

Halloween warning as 90 per cent of costumes are breaking UK law

Trading Standards and fire chiefs warn parents after 91 of tested children's Halloween costumes bought online failed UK safety and flammability laws.