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Balloons Partypack “Festballonger metallic” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00233/21
Summary
The amount of N-nitrosatable substances released by the balloons is too high (measured value up to 1,23 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 balloon in the mouth. / The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant…
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Product
- 10 balloons in different metallic colours. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The amount of N-nitrosatable substances released by the balloons is too high (measured value up to 1,23 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 balloon in the mouth. / The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-12.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/11/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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