Pencil case
Plastic pencil case with a flower pattern. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Stationery
- Hazard
- The plastic material of the product has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 14.3 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
- Origin
- Unknown
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? A pencil case made of plastic may have too much of a chemical called DEHP. This chemical can harm your body.
What's happening? The plastic in the pencil case has too much DEHP. This can hurt your health, especially your reproductive system.
Does this affect me? If you have this pencil case, you could be at risk. It affects people in Norway and Belgium.
What should I do? Stop using the pencil case. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.
🤖 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 · Category: Stationery · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 14.3 % by weight). DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. · Origin: Unknown
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