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SAFETY GATEReference SR/02076/26

Balloons — riesgo químico

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Balloons
Category
Toys
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Chemical
Official description
The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances and nitrosamines (measured total value: 1.5 mg/kg and 0.34 mg/kg). Nitrosatable substances can be absorbed through the skin and mouth while playing and generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamines may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown

Territory

Geography

Origin
Hong Kong
Notifying country or territory
Germany
Distribution
Notificado por Germany

Provenance and context

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