Happy Ballons - Globos decorativos
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0994/18 |
| Brand | Balloons |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 100 pcs - Red |
| Published | 20 July 2018 |
Risk Description
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. 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
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ExporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/03/2018
Product Description
100 red balloons in a plastic bag.