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Balloons MTC — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00387/23
Summary
The product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 2.9 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
- Bag of 8 metallic coloured balloons with a diameter of 23 cm.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel//8642/interne
What is the risk?
- The product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 2.9 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/11/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/11/2022
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