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Pen BIC “Bic for her” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0383/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the pen nib releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value: 15 μg/cm2/week). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Pen — BIC
- Brand
- BIC
- Name / model
- Bic for her · B-892311
- Batch number(s)
- 5290622442158
- Category
- Stationery
- A pen in pink and white colours.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the pen nib releases an excessive amount of nickel (measured value: 15 μg/cm2/week). The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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