Balloons · Chemical
Product: Balloons · Qualatex · 201908
Category: Toys · Malta
Hazard: The amount of N-nitrosatable substances released by the balloons is too high (measured value up to 1.647 mg/kg). 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
Official action: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 23/11/2020Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 23/11/2020