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Toy book MAGNIX - Editions PICCOLIA “Les Cinq Sens; Le Temps” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1962/14
Summary
null The felt-tip pens supplied with the two books contain benzene above the permitted levels (measured values up to 35 mg/kg). Benzene is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if it comes into contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Toy book — MAGNIX - Editions PICCOLIA
- Brand
- MAGNIX - Editions PICCOLIA
- Name / model
- Les Cinq Sens; Le Temps · 2. 978-2-7530-1087-1 , 1. 978-2-7530-1086-4
- Batch number(s)
- Manufactured in 2009
- Category
- Toys
- Two books with magnets and felt-tip pens.
What is the risk?
- null The felt-tip pens supplied with the two books contain benzene above the permitted levels (measured values up to 35 mg/kg). Benzene is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if it comes into contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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