Ballpoint pen
Chemical Stationery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1171/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Stationery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 03-1002 |
| Published | 2 August 2019 |
Risk Description
The pen releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value: 1.20 μg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 13/06/2019
Product Description
Small metal ballpoint pen to which a printed label is attached.