Fibre-tip pens
Chemical Stationery Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0829/08 |
| Brand | TipTop |
| Category | Stationery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 4 044186 666304 |
| Published | 8 August 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because the benzene content in the ink of the individual fibre-tips exceeds the maximum limit of 5 mg/kg for toys (Benzene levels of up to 64 mg/kg was detected).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
30 fibre-tip pens in 24 apparently different colours, barrel and top in the relevant colour, with black end cap.