LATEX BALLOONS
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00800/24 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Croatia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 29 March 2024 |
Risk Description
The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of N-nitrosatable substances (NDMA and NDEA, total measured value: 1.54 mg/kg). These nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 12/01/2024
Product Description
Ten blue latex balloons.