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Pricl · Party Balloons

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Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: Germany
Sold online: Yes

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What is the danger

The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured value: 1.96 mg/kg) which generate nitrosamines. 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

Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 31 July 2025

Product

Description: Pack of 100 coloured party balloons. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0DJVXVZSP).
Packaging: Plastic packaging.
Brand: Pricl
Model / type: 725022
Batch: 2432-1125 PO86

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: SR/04028/25 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2025-46
Published: 12 November 2025
Modified: 17 November 2025
Corrigendum: Notification SR/04037/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/03971/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/04008/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been withdrawn.

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