Balloons

What is the danger

The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosamines (measured total value: up to 0.094 mg/kg). Nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or 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. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 5 April 2023
2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 5 April 2023

Product

Description

50-pack black and orange balloons.

Packaging

Plastic bag.

Brand

CP

Model / type

63530

Barcode

8420698341148

Batch

A85029