Qualatex – Balloons
Name: Balloons/Globos/Ballons
Category: 10
Date: 2026-10-02
Product Category: Toys
Risk Type: Chemical
Danger: 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.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 11/08/2026
Description: Natural latex balloons in various colours with white printed images.
Notifying Country: Germany
Country of Origin: United States
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
