Kevin & Sasa Crafts · Pencil case

The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate(DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and di-‘isononyl’ phthalate (DINP) (measured values up to 9.22%, 0.22%, 0.12% and 0.13% by weight respectively). In addition, the product also contains an excessive concentration of short chained chlorinated paraffines SCCP (measured value up to: 1749 mg/kg by weight) SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 19 January 2024
Notifying authority: Norway
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 21/09/2023

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00116/24
Model: Unicorn Large Capacity Pencil Case

Classification

Category: Stationery
Risk type: Chemical, Environment
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Pencil case in PVC material. Product sold online.