An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns Ballon ballons. The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 2.2 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-12. Published 2026-08-14.
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The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.
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SR/02222/26
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2026-08-14
The hazard
The hazard
The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 2.2 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-12.
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