Balloons

What is the danger

The product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 2.6 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.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-12.

Measures taken

1. Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 8 October 2022

Product

Description

Long balloons in different colours. Product sold online.

Model / type

8642012

Barcode

2000612998465