Balloons Pastel Fashion
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01584/23 |
| Brand | CP |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Spain |
| Published | 7 July 2023 |
Risk Description
The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosamines (measured total value: up to 0.094 mg/kg).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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-12.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 05/04/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 05/04/2023
Product Description
50-pack black and orange balloons.