Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 3 Feb 2026
SR/00378/26
CYBEL pencil case withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (CYBEL pencil case) after it was found to pose a chemical and environmental risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Rectangular pencil case with an unicorn pattern and two compartments, intended for children.
- Brand
- CYBEL
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Clothing & textiles
Why it's dangerous
ChemicalEnvironment
The product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured values: 0.92%, 0.33% and 0.53% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children by causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00378/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.