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Pencil case Batman “Batman pencil case” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02345/25
Summary
The black material of the pencil case contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 5.6 % by weight and 0.52 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Pencil case — Batman
- Brand
- Batman
- Name / model
- Batman pencil case · SR74388
- Barcode
- 5056480392772
- Category
- Stationery
- Black pencil case with yellow Batman logo and yellow edging.
What is the risk?
- The black material of the pencil case contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 5.6 % by weight and 0.52 % by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system. 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: 09/06/2025
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