Oman’s Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has seized 347 products, including children’s toys and school supplies, after finding skull motifs on them in violation of consumer protection laws, according to a report by Atheer Oman.
Inspectors discovered the banned designs in multiple commercial outlets across Muscat. Among the confiscated goods were dolls, school bags, and accessories, including the doll “Kuromi,” which carried skull symbols and prompted the initial complaint. Officials later traced similar motifs across a wider range of items.
Authorities confirmed the violations and removed the merchandise from shelves, while penalties were imposed on the retailers. The CPA emphasized that Omani consumer laws prohibit products with images, symbols, or slogans deemed offensive to religion, contrary to public morality, or inconsistent with local customs.
The agency noted that the crackdown is part of its ongoing efforts to ensure that goods sold in Oman remain safe, lawful, and aligned with community values. Officials also encouraged the public to report questionable products through official channels, stressing that monitoring campaigns will continue nationwide.
The issue sparked wider discussions online, with some rumors suggesting that the popular toy “Labubu” had also been banned. The CPA dismissed these claims, clarifying that no such restriction exists.
