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Sanrio Anteckningsbok My Melody Notebooks with pens — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2025-09-12 · China-origin

Hazard: ChemicalOrigin: China

Sanrio My Melody Notebooks with pens contain hazardous chemicals

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-09-12
Country of origin	China
Model identifiers	Ben07
Category	Stationery
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	The plastic cover of the notebook has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and cadmium (measured value up to 9.7% and 0.07% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones, and may cause cancer.
Non-compliance	REACH Regulation
Remedy	Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Recall number	SR/03218/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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