Felt-tip pens
Chemical Stationery Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0394/08 |
| Brand | TIPTOP |
| Category | Stationery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Article No. 66618. EAN code: 4044186666182. |
| Published | 11 April 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because the individual felt-tips (e.g. dark blue, dark orange) contain excessive levels of benzene: up to 20 mg/kg (limit value of 5 mg/kg).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
18 different coloured felt-tip pens; body and top in the respective colour; black cap.