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SAFETY GATEReference A12/00086/21

8 Balloons — riesgo químico

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Identification

Product identification

Product
8 Balloons
Brand
Keleidoscope party
Category
Toys
Lot/s
5055977063720 · LA1063
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Chemical
Official description
The amount of N-nitrosatable substances released by the balloons is too high (measured value up to 2,33 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 the relevant European standard EN 71-12.
Measures
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 18/12/2020Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 18/12/2020

Territory

Geography

Origin
Vietnam
Notifying country or territory
Malta
Distribution
Notificado por Malta

Provenance and context

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