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Felt-tip pens GIOTTO / FILA “TURBO SCENT - scented fibre pens” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1431/16
Summary
null The pens contain allergenic fragrances: geraniol, linolool and benzyl alcohol (measured values 300 mg/kg, 340 mg/kg and 150 mg/kg respectively). They are not indicated in the list of ingredients and consumers are not made aware of the presence of these substances. Linolool can trigger sensitisation and allergic reactions; toys shall also not contain geraniol and benzyl alcohol unless technically unavoidable.The…
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Product
Felt-tip pens — GIOTTO / FILA
- Brand
- GIOTTO / FILA
- Name / model
- TURBO SCENT - scented fibre pens · TURBO SCENT 4241 00
- Batch number(s)
- 8000825424106
- Category
- Toys
- Colourful cardboard box with window showing the scented felt pens (eight pcs).
What is the risk?
- null The pens contain allergenic fragrances: geraniol, linolool and benzyl alcohol (measured values 300 mg/kg, 340 mg/kg and 150 mg/kg respectively). They are not indicated in the list of ingredients and consumers are not made aware of the presence of these substances. Linolool can trigger sensitisation and allergic reactions; toys shall also not contain geraniol and benzyl alcohol unless technically unavoidable.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/10/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/10/2016
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