22.07.2026 12:00
The Ministry of Trade announced that lead exceeding the limits was detected in a Mobidus-Ruppert branded brass pencil sharpener, and that the product has been banned from being placed on the market and ordered to be recalled.
The Ministry of Trade stated that market surveillance and inspection activities are being carried out decisively to ensure citizens' access to safe products and to protect public health.
RECALL DECISION FOR PENCIL SHARPENER WITH CHEMICAL RISK
In the statement, it was reported that as a result of inspections, the Mobidus-Ruppert brand brass pencil sharpener was found to contain lead above the limits, and a decision was made to prohibit its market supply and recall the product deemed to pose a chemical risk under the relevant legislation.
The statement emphasized that full compliance with safety criteria in stationery products, especially those used by children in daily life, is of great importance for protecting public health, and it was noted that no product that could risk children's health would be tolerated in the market.
UNCOMPROMISING INSPECTION WILL CONTINUE
The Ministry stated that product safety inspections are carried out within the framework of Law No. 4703 on the Preparation and Implementation of Technical Legislation for Products and related technical regulations, and that necessary administrative measures will continue to be applied to products that do not meet safety criteria.
Furthermore, it was stated that in line with the understanding of safe production, safe trade, and safe consumption, an uncompromising inspection approach will be maintained, especially for products concerning babies, children, and sensitive consumer groups.