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Pencil with top eraser — chemical risk

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChemicalApr 12, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Pencil with top eraser — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Pencil with top eraser — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The plastic coating of the pencils contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). (measured value: 1.9% by weight). 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

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor (15/01/2019)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (21/01/2019)

Product description

Pencil with floral pattern and little bears and a top eraser. No packaging.

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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