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Germany	Toy: the fibre-tip pens contain benzene. (Week 27 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. The product poses a chemical risk because the benzene content in the ink of the individual fibre-tips exceeds the maximum limit of 5 mg/kg for toys (orange: 10 mg/kg, black: 27 mg/kg, blue: 92 mg/kg, red: 48 mg/kg). Read more
Germany	Stationery, felt-tip of pen: this product contains 101.7 mg/kg benzene. (Week 20 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. The product poses a chemical risk because it contains up to 101.7 mg/kg benzene. The benzene content of the individual felt-tip refills exceeds the limit of 5 mg/kg for toys. Read more
Italy	Chemical product, rubber solution in a bicycle repair kit: this product contains benzene. (Week 19 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. The product poses a chemical risk because the benzene content is higher than that permitted. Given that benzene is classified as a Group I carcinogen, the risk is posed by contact and inhalation. The product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC. Read more
Cyprus	Cosmetic products, toothpaste junior: this product contains diethylene glycol (DEG) (Week 18 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.39% of diethylene glycol (DEG), which may pose a health risk to consumers. Read more
Cyprus	Cosmetic products, toothpaste kid’s gel: this product contains diethylene glycol (DEG) (Week 18 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.48% diethylene glycol (DEG), which may pose a health risk to consumers. Read more
Italy	Chemical products, rubber solution: this product contains benzene (Week 16 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. This rubber solution in bicycle repair kit poses a chemical risk because the benzene content is higher than that permitted under the Chemical Restriction Directive 76/769/EEC. Given that benzene is classified as a Category I carcinogen, the risk is posed by contact and inhalation. Read more
Italy	Chemical products, rubber solution: this product contains benzene (Week 16 -2008) Type of risk: chemical. This rubber solution poses a chemical risk because the benzene content is higher than that permitted under the Chemical Restriction Directive 76/769/EEC. Given that benzene is classified as a Category I carcinogen, the risk is posed by contact and inhalation. Read more
Greece	Chemical products, plant protection product: this product contains N-nitrosamine (N-ethyl-2-methyl-allyl nitrosamine) (Week 16 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 136 ppm of N-nitrosamine (N-ethyl-2-methyl-allyl nitrosamine) in the formulated product. N-nitrosamines are known to be of particular toxicological concern because they can be activated to genotoxic carcinogens. The product does not comply with Directive 91/414/EEC as regards the placing of plant protection products on the market. Read more
Italy	Chemical products, rubber solution in bicycle: this product contains benzene (Week 16 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. The product poses a chemical risk because the benzene content is higher than that permitted under the Chemical Restriction Directive 76/769/EEC. Given that benzene is classified as a Category I carcinogen, the risk is posed by contact and inhalation. Read more
Italy	Chemical products, rubber solution in bicycle: this product contains benzene (Week 16 – 2008) Type of risk: chemical. The product poses a chemical risk because the benzene content is higher than that permitted under the Chemical Restriction Directive 76/769/EEC. Given that benzene is classified as a Category I carcinogen, the risk is posed by contact and inhalation. Read more

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