EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Stationery
Pencil case — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00775/26
Summary
The plastic material of the product has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 14.3 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Pencil case
- Category
- Stationery
- Plastic pencil case with a flower pattern. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 14.3 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/11/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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