The amount of nickel released from the clasp of the bag is too high (measured value up to 51 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.

The strings contain bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: up to 30% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The migration of organotin compounds of the materials is too high (measured value: up to 63mg/kg). Organotins are toxic and may harm human health.

The product emits high concentrations of formaldehyde into the ambient air (measured value up to 981 mg/kg). Formaldehyde can cause skin irritation when in contact with the skin and is carcinogenic.

A small part (whistle) may easily detach from the toy. Small children might put it in the mouth and choke.

The knob on the back of the dog, for playing the music, can easily detach. A child could put it in the mouth and choke on it.

Choking, Suffocation Due to its shape, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff and the outer plastic packaging is too thin and too large. Small parts can easily be detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth and choke. If a child plays with the packaging the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, blocking the airways. The product does not comply with the requirements of tthe Food-imitating products directive and the Toy Safety Directive.