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Highlighter pens Disney/Primark “Scented Highlighters Stitch” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01066/25
Summary
The plastic material of the cupcake caps an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisooctyl phthalate (DIOP) (measured value up to 35,12% by weight, combined). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Highlighter pens — Disney/Primark
- Brand
- Disney/Primark
- Name / model
- Scented Highlighters Stitch · 0688701, 145478
- Batch number(s)
- 010124:2302725.6.08
- Category
- Toys
- Set of 4 perfumed, fluorescent highlighter pens with a novelty pattern and a coloured soft plastic cap in the shape of a cupcake.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/17643/Interne
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the cupcake caps an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisooctyl phthalate (DIOP) (measured value up to 35,12% by weight, combined). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/03/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/12/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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