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SAFETY GATEReference A12/00373/21

Balloons — riesgo químico

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Balloons
Brand
VIOSARP
Category
Toys
Lot/s
5206753016571
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Chemical
Official description
The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances generating n-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)(measured value: 1.6 mg/ kg). NDMA is a nitrosamine, which 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 and the relevant European standard EN 71-12.
Measures
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/01/2021Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 20/01/2021

Territory

Geography

Origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country or territory
Cyprus
Distribution
Notificado por Cyprus

Provenance and context

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