Ballpoint pen

What is the danger

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.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Stop of sales Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 3 November 2023
2. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 12 January 2024

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.

Packaging

White rectangular cardboard package.

Brand

Officelineeinhorn

Barcode

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