Balloons

What is the danger

The amount of nitrosamines (14 mg/kg) and nitrosatable substances (12 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure.

Requirements breached

A child can get exposed to them by putting the balloon in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-12.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ExporterIn force from: 20 March 2018

Product

Description

100 red balloons in a plastic bag.

Brand

Balloons

Model / type

100 pcs - Red