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Balloons “Lång ballong” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01648/22
Summary
The product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 2.6 mg/kg).Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child can get exposed to them by putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN…
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Product
Balloons
- Name / model
- Lång ballong · 8642012
- Barcode
- 2000612998465
- Category
- Toys
- Long balloons in different colours. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 2.6 mg/kg).Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child can get exposed to them by putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-12.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 08/10/2022
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