EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Felt-tip pens "Jippi" Nille. — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1568/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because of an excessive quantity of benzene in the felt-tip pens: Red colour contains 31 mg/kg benzene; grey colour contains 29 mg/kg benzeneThe product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- 30 felt-tip pens in assorted colours, packed in clear plastic packaging,
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because of an excessive quantity of benzene in the felt-tip pens: Red colour contains 31 mg/kg benzene; grey colour contains 29 mg/kg benzeneThe product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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