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Ballpoint pen Miny — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01672/24
Summary
The plastic material of the product's decoration contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 16.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Ballpoint pen — Miny
- Brand
- Miny
- Name / model
- Ballpoint pen · 5220230605141, 5220230605145
- Barcode
- 64164859659036416485965910
- Category
- Stationery
- Ballpoint pen with a toy (bunny ears and swan) on the top.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product's decoration contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 16.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to their reproductive systems. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 28/05/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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