Balloons

What is the danger

The amount of nitrosamines (0.14 mg/kg) and nitrosatable substances (3.22 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 Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 1 April 2018

Product

Description

Balloons made of natural rubber latex wrapped in transparent plastic packaging.

Brand

D&F

Batch

EAN 8717928139249