Recent content by Mandekinz

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    My cup business...

    Loom Bands ...
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    My cup business...

    The cups and toys would already have been tested. I source these from the UK. I am talking about the interior packaging, made of paper card and elastic bands...
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    My cup business...

    I understand, but this is not to do with toys anymore. This is to do with the packaging, Am I supposed to safety test the packaging?
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    My cup business...

    That post was over 10 years ago. That doesnt even exist anymore. Why are you referring back to that??
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    My cup business...

    They are not for kids parties. They are just a product I would like to make and sell. I dont understand what you mean by "there has been quite a few for the 12 yrs ive been here"..?? For goodness sake, all im doing is asking for advice and you are looking back on business ideas i posted from...
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    My cup business...

    Well yes, because its a case of if children hold the elastic band and try and swallow it. Its just like a company selling a product of loom bands.. do they get safety testing on the bands? the elastic part is part of the packaging.
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    My cup business...

    Hello all, I need some advice. I am looking into creating a surprise toy cup business, which is aimed at kids to open as a surprise. I would hand decorate cups and fill them with toy surprises. The cups and coatings will be BPA free and the toys will be UKCA marked. My only issue now is that...
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    Is my business allowed to sell...

    What about all the other toys that are sold in the UK? its literally cups with premade toys inside. LIKE mystery bags etc! My cups will have labels that explain for parents to watch children with the products. Hazards etc. How am I meant to test a TEMU toy? Like a fidget toy. How am I meant...
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    Is my business allowed to sell...

    These toys are already made. I am only looking at party bag filler type toys for example from Temu
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    Is my business allowed to sell...

    What Insurer? I havent started anything official. I am trying to find out if this business is allowed or not
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    Is my business allowed to sell...

    Thank you for replying. It is a variation, but my cups have a surprise contraption and its a re-useable drinking cup for kids, so its not a "throw away" product.
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    Is my business allowed to sell...

    Thank you Ozzy. My toys are manufactured in China, so do we have to do checks in the UK on top of the ones in China. Im assuming they need to regulate products before sending to UK?
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    Is my business allowed to sell...

    I seal them because I hand decorate with stickers and resin is expensive. Modge Podge is water resistant and non toxic, so I thought it may be OK. But I am very clueless and new to all this haha
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    Is my business allowed to sell...

    Thank you all for the replies.
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    Is my business allowed to sell...

    Hello all, I just wanted to know if there are any legal issues I would face with my business idea. I am looking to sell children's plastic surprise party cups. My cups have surprise toys inside, but my issue is that I hand decorate my cups using stickers and sealing with modge podge. The modge...