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Pencils with eraser Jumbo “LOVELY PRINCESS” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1127/18
Summary
The plastic coating of the pencils contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Set of 3 purple pencils with erasers on top. The erasers have the picture of a princess, a crown and a unicorn. The set is sold in transparent plastic bag that closes with paper label.
What is the risk?
- The plastic coating of the pencils contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 22/05/2018
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/05/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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