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Goliath SCENTOS - Scented Markers felt-tip pens — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 3, 2018
Photo from the official notice: Goliath SCENTOS - Scented Markers felt-tip pens — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Goliath SCENTOS - Scented Markers felt-tip pens — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The water melon-scented pen contains the fragrance benzyl alcohol (measured value: 0.025% by weight). In addition, the strawberry-scented pen contains the fragrance benzyl benzoate (measured value: 0.02% by weight) while this substance is not indicated in the list of ingredients. These substances can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation, especially if consumers are not made aware of their presence through the list of ingredients.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor

Product description

Packet of 8 scented felt-tip pens.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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