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Balloons

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 5 Aug 2026In the weekly report of 7 Aug 2026 (week 31, 2026)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 6 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Balloons
Description
Latex balloon in a pastel green colour.
Risk
The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 2.19 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.
Measures
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace · from 8 Apr 2026
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market · by the manufacturer · from 13 Jul 2026
Online marketplace
AliExpress
Listing as notified
AliExpress
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/02171/26Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert SR/02171/26
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert SR/02171/26
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2026-31 (XML)
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