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Key ring Mobello “Mobile charm dog” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04206/25
Summary
The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 5.8%, 0.7% and 0.35% by weight, respectively). The phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and…
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Product
Key ring — Mobello
- Brand
- Mobello
- Name / model
- Mobile charm dog
- Barcode
- 7340224626895
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Plastic black dachshund dog attached to a key ring, intended as a charm for mobile phones and bags.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to 5.8%, 0.7% and 0.35% by weight, respectively). The phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation, with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the REACH Regulation
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 14/11/2025
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