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SAFETY GATEReference A12/00403/21

Ballon, Party balloons — riesgo químico

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Ballon, Party balloons
Category
Toys
Lot/s
3858190102250
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Chemical
Official description
The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured value up to 2,72 mg/kg). Nitrosamines are carcinogenic via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child can be 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 25/02/2021Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 25/02/2021Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 25/02/2021Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 25/02/2021

Territory

Geography

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

Provenance and context

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