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Some of the decorative elements of the pens have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 36.5% by weight). Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 01 March 2024
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

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Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Stop of sales. Date of entry into force: 03/11/2023 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 12/01/2024

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00480/24

Classification

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

Product description

Rotary ballpoint pen, in different styles, metallic rose gold, silver or anthracite colours, with coloured pompom and a ‘head’ in the form of a hare, owl or flamingo, a crown or a heart.