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Balloons “Latex Balloons” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00032/24
Summary
The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value up to 1.81 mg/kg). Nitrosatable substances can be transformed into nitrosamines which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child will be exposed to them when blowing up or touching the balloons. 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
- Latex Balloons · 1m6202203091014124723zj
- Category
- Toys
- Latex balloons in different colours with printed pictures of various animals. Product sold online, in particular via Joom.
What is the risk?
- The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value up to 1.81 mg/kg). Nitrosatable substances can be transformed into nitrosamines which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child will be exposed to them when blowing up or touching the balloons. 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: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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