Unknown · Ballpoint pen

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.

Published: 02 August 2019
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): Importer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 13/06/2019

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1171/19
Model: 03-1002
Batch: EAN 4000867 274671
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4000867274671

Classification

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

Product description

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