KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) wants to ensure that all items entering the country, including fidget spinners, abide by set safety standards.

Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin said all import and export items must be endorsed by KPDNKK, including the toy.

Hamzah told reporters at the Bank Rakyat Twin Towers here Wednesday that the ministry had identified several types of fidget spinners that were dangerous and parents should practise discretion when purchasing the toy.

However, Hamzah said there is no mechanism in place to track violations regarding fidget spinners.

In May this year, a Malay daily reported that the ministry had received a directive to inspect fidget spinners to see if they was dangerous to users.

The fidget spinners were reportedly given to Sirim for further inspection to ensure their safety.

The toy has been touted as an aid for people with autism, anxiety or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.