Balloons

What is the danger

The amount of nitrosamines (3.38 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. Nitrosamines 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

Orange balloons packed in plastic packaging with a pink cardboard label. 10 balloons per plastic bag.

Brand

Shen Hua

Model / type

Art. No: 3-385

Batch

EAN code 4561237 808013 (on sticker)EAN code 6970163 556987 (on carton card)