EU Safety Gate · Report-2026-17
Pencil case
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 15.6% by weight). Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: 0.59% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. 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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
- Published
- 01 May 2026
- Notifying authority
- Norway
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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: 21/11/2025
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- SR/01258/26
Classification
- Category
- Stationery
- Risk type
- Chemical, Environment
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
Plastic pencil case/multifunctional bag. Product sold online, in particular via hjemmetilbehor.com.