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Ballpoint pen — chemical risk (A12/1171/19)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 2, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Ballpoint pen — chemical risk (A12/1171/19)

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Hazard

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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (13/06/2019)

Product description

Small metal ballpoint pen to which a printed label is attached.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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