Pencil case

What is the danger

The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: 14.66% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Additionally, the product contains cadmium (measured value: 0.034% by weight). Exposure to cadmium is harmful for human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and/or cause cancer. Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 0.27% by weight). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 10 January 2025

Product

Description

Pencil case, in PVC-plastic, decorated with printed flowers. Product sold online, in particular via Temu (Product identifier: 601099571521140).

Packaging

Transparent plastic.