Kugelschreiber · Chemical
Product: Ballpoint pen · Officeline, einhorn · Kugelschreiber
Category: Stationery · Germany
Hazard: 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.
Official action: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 03/11/2023Type 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