Balloons

The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 3.54 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.

Published: 24 July 2026
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: 26/05/2026

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/02093/26

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Hong Kong

Product description

Balloons in various colours.