EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Balloons TIB “Water bombs/Mini-Balloons” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0776/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the balloons release N-nitrosamines above the permitted levels (measured value: 0.128 mg/kg). The product does not comply with national legislation and with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Colourful balloons, 12 cm diameter, 100 units in each pack.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the balloons release N-nitrosamines above the permitted levels (measured value: 0.128 mg/kg). The product does not comply with national legislation and with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/03/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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