Chemical Stationery Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0134/06 |
| Category | Stationery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 10 March 2006 |
Risk Description
The erasers contain 25.1 m/m% Bis-2-ethylhexyl phthalate, (DEHP) which is classified as mutagenic and toxic to reproduction in concentration more than 0.5 m/m%. Therefore, they should not be placed on the market for public use.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by retailer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Pencils with eraser.Type/model: Code: 8711295530890.Description: The product (set) consists of 4 coloured pencils, with erasers in forms of various animals. On the backside, it bears a symbol indicating that this product is not intended for children under the age of 3 years.