Unsafe products found on the market of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Coloured pencils “TOP Model by Depesche”

8/30/2021

Migration of chromium (VI) from the material scraped from the coating layer of the pencils is too high (measured value: 0.0721 mg/kg).

Product

Coloured pencils “TOP Model by Depesche”

Brand/type/model

Barcode: 2122233344213

ROIG 18RTC016

Manufacturer

Source well Co. LTD

Country of origin

China

Importer

R. Time d.o.o. Sarajevo

Risk type

Migration of chromium (VI) from the material scraped from the coating layer of the pencils is too high (measured value: 0.0721 mg/kg).

A child could put a pencil in the mouth and suck on it and become exposed to chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and it can trigger allergic reactions and cause cancer. 

Measures taken

The importer took measures of withdrawal from the market and destruction of the dangerous products.

Instructions for consumers

We advise consumers who have purchased the above-mentioned product to stop using it and return it to the importer.

Unsafe products found on the market of Bosnia and Herzegovina