Unknown · Ballpoint pen

The product poses a chemical risk because it is made of PVC containing 39.6% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy can be placed in the mouth by children.

Published: 20 November 2009
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 1499/09
Model: EAN 4018587443000.
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4018587443000

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Flexible ballpoint refill enclosed in plastic in the shape of a crocodile, approximately 21cm long with a removable tip on the tail. The underside is pale grey in colour; the upper surface is green with slight red markings. The pens are packed in lots of six.