Qualatex · Balloons/Globos/Ballons

The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 1.6 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: 02 October 2026
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 23 October 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer. Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product. Date of entry into force: 11/08/2026

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/02681/26
Batch: 202009
Check-digit validated barcodes: 071444135528

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: United States

Product description

Natural latex balloons in various colours with white printed images.