Pen compartment Pennfack + Tillbehör
PVC-plastic pencil case with pictures of pokémon characters. Product sold online.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical, Environment
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Hazard
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 10.6% by weight) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 2.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. 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.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? A small plastic box for pens and other school items. It was made in China.
What's happening? Tests show the plastic has too much of two chemicals: DEHP and SCCPs. These can harm children’s bodies and the environment.
Does this affect me? Yes, if you have young children who use this box. It may be sold in Sweden.
What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if your child has touched it.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 10.6% by weight) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 2.2 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. 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. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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