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Key ring Mobello “Mobile charm dog with chocolate and laces” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04212/25
Summary
The plastic material of the dog has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 4.5% and 0.12% by weight, respectively). In addition, the plastic material of the chocolate bar has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and lead (measured values up to 22% and 0.12% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the…
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Product
Key ring — Mobello
- Brand
- Mobello
- Name / model
- Mobile charm dog with chocolate and laces
- Barcode
- 7340224642550
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Plastic dog, plastic chocolate bar and strings attached to a key ring, intended as a charm for mobile phones and bags.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the dog has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 4.5% and 0.12% by weight, respectively). In addition, the plastic material of the chocolate bar has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and lead (measured values up to 22% and 0.12% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply 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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