Balloons · Chemical
Product: Balloons · Tong Ao · Balloons
Category: Toys · Sweden
Hazard: The latex of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosamines (measured total value: up to 1.9 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.
Official action: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: 26/09/2024