Balloons

What is the danger

The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances generating n-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)(measured value: 1.6 mg/ kg). NDMA is a nitrosamine, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product in the mouth.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-12.

Measures taken

1. Destruction of the product Voluntary measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 20 January 2021
2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 20 January 2021

Product

Description

Multicolour balloon set packed into a nylon bag.

Packaging

Packed into a nylon bag.

Brand

VIOSARP

Model / type

VC949-15

Barcode

5206753016571