Sex Doll Laws Around the World
22 Oct 2024
Legal Status of Sex Dolls Around the World
Europe:
United Kingdom Adult dolls may be used, as long as they are taller than 140 cm. They must not look like minors.
France The sale of adult dolls is allowed but must comply with strict health and safety regulations.
Germany Sex dolls can be purchased legally, but there are laws protecting the privacy of users.
Spain and Italy both have regulations that require dolls to meet standards of public decency and ethical advertising.
Netherlands While adult sex toys are legal, childlike dolls and retail shops must adhere to zoning laws in order to avoid being near schools or residential areas.
Sweden The sale of sex toys is allowed, but strict regulations are in place to protect children, and any dolls which could be interpreted as resembling a minor will not be sold.
Norway is similar to other Scandinavian countries in that it allows adult sex toys, but imposes strict restrictions on those who have a childlike appearance.
Denmark The sale of sex toys is permitted, but the authorities strictly enforce laws that prohibit the import and sales of dolls which look like children.
Belgium : Sex dolls in Belgium are legal and subject to strict health and safety regulations. Their advertising is also heavily regulated, to prevent public decency.
Asia, Africa & Oceania:
Japan: Allows sex dolls but prohibits child-like dolls.
China : Adopts strict regulations on sex dolls and advertising, particularly those that resemble minors.
Saudi Arabia , UAE , and Qatar , enforce a total ban on sex toys due to conservative laws.
Australia Some states have strict rules regarding doll height.
New Zealand : Like Australia, New Zealand has strict regulations against dolls that look like children, in particular.
Malaysia Prohibits the sale and importation of sex dolls, especially those that resemble children. However, enforcement is inconsistent.
Thailand While not illegal outright, sex toys occupy a gray area of law, and customs often seize shipments because of moral or cultural concerns. Advertising and public sales are discouraged.
Singapore Legalizes sale and possession of sexual dolls but bans those that resemble children. Authorities regulate public displays and marketing in order to adhere to public decency standards.
Vietnam : Sex dolls are banned under the laws that govern "obscene items," and there could be legal consequences if they're imported or sold. Customs is vigilant in seizing such items.
India The sale of sex toys is legal, but not well regulated. Advertising or displaying sex dolls in public may result in legal action under the obscenity law. Child-like dolls, on the other hand, are prohibited and authorities have intensified enforcement against their import and sale.
Hong Kong allows the sale and possession sex dolls but prohibits those which resemble minors. The authorities also regulate public displays and advertising in order to comply with standards of public decency.
Taiwan Allows sex toys but prohibits dolls that look like children. The country has strict regulations that ensure safety standards and limits public advertising in order to maintain public decency.
Legality of Sex Dolls in Different Regions
Tips: Before purchasing, if you are not sure whether sex dolls are banned in your country, please feel free to contact our customer service team. We will be happy to help you and make sure you make a satisfactory choice.
Europe:
United Kingdom Adult dolls may be used, as long as they are taller than 140 cm. They must not look like minors.
France The sale of adult dolls is allowed but must comply with strict health and safety regulations.
Germany Sex dolls can be purchased legally, but there are laws protecting the privacy of users.
Spain and Italy both have regulations that require dolls to meet standards of public decency and ethical advertising.
Netherlands While adult sex toys are legal, childlike dolls and retail shops must adhere to zoning laws in order to avoid being near schools or residential areas.
Sweden The sale of sex toys is allowed, but strict regulations are in place to protect children, and any dolls which could be interpreted as resembling a minor will not be sold.
Norway is similar to other Scandinavian countries in that it allows adult sex toys, but imposes strict restrictions on those who have a childlike appearance.
Denmark The sale of sex toys is permitted, but the authorities strictly enforce laws that prohibit the import and sales of dolls which look like children.
Belgium : Sex dolls in Belgium are legal and subject to strict health and safety regulations. Their advertising is also heavily regulated, to prevent public decency.
Asia, Africa & Oceania:
Japan: Allows sex dolls but prohibits child-like dolls.
China : Adopts strict regulations on sex dolls and advertising, particularly those that resemble minors.
Saudi Arabia , UAE , and Qatar , enforce a total ban on sex toys due to conservative laws.
Australia Some states have strict rules regarding doll height.
New Zealand : Like Australia, New Zealand has strict regulations against dolls that look like children, in particular.
Malaysia Prohibits the sale and importation of sex dolls, especially those that resemble children. However, enforcement is inconsistent.
Thailand While not illegal outright, sex toys occupy a gray area of law, and customs often seize shipments because of moral or cultural concerns. Advertising and public sales are discouraged.
Singapore Legalizes sale and possession of sexual dolls but bans those that resemble children. Authorities regulate public displays and marketing in order to adhere to public decency standards.
Vietnam : Sex dolls are banned under the laws that govern "obscene items," and there could be legal consequences if they're imported or sold. Customs is vigilant in seizing such items.
India The sale of sex toys is legal, but not well regulated. Advertising or displaying sex dolls in public may result in legal action under the obscenity law. Child-like dolls, on the other hand, are prohibited and authorities have intensified enforcement against their import and sale.
Hong Kong allows the sale and possession sex dolls but prohibits those which resemble minors. The authorities also regulate public displays and advertising in order to comply with standards of public decency.
Taiwan Allows sex toys but prohibits dolls that look like children. The country has strict regulations that ensure safety standards and limits public advertising in order to maintain public decency.
Legality of Sex Dolls in Different Regions
Tips: Before purchasing, if you are not sure whether sex dolls are banned in your country, please feel free to contact our customer service team. We will be happy to help you and make sure you make a satisfactory choice.
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