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Balloons DONGFANG “Round ballons” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00725/21
Summary
The rubber of the balloon releases an excessive amount of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosable (measured values: 0.072 mg/kg and 2.92 mg/kg respectively). These substances may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-12.
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Product
- Latex inflatable balloons, creamy white colour.
What is the risk?
- The rubber of the balloon releases an excessive amount of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosable (measured values: 0.072 mg/kg and 2.92 mg/kg respectively). These substances may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-12.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/05/2021
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