Dog, rabbit and fox fur found in toys and keyrings sold in markets and online
Laboratory testing of seven fluffy toys and keyrings sold online and at markets in NSW has found every product contained real animal fur despite some being marketed as fake fur, raising concerns about what consumers are buying.
Four Paws, an animal welfare organisation, commissioned UK-based lab Microtex Analysis to test furry toys and keyrings for sale in NSW markets and online. The tests revealed that all seven items, including a $2.61 keyring with a dog hair tail and $16 fluffy toy, contained real animal fur, despite being marketed as faux fur. Rabbit and fox fur were identified, alongside dog fur, all of which have been banned in Australia for decades.
Some products were dyed to disguise their genuine nature. The findings highlight a lack of consumer protection, with animal welfare organisations expressing concern over the sale of cheap toys and keyrings containing real animal fur.
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