Balloons

What is the danger

The amount of nitrosamines (0.7 mg/kg) and nitrosatable substances (3.7 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. Nitrosatable compunds 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 April 2018

Product

Description

100 green balloons in a plastic bag

Brand

Balloons

Batch

S507831300008