Stop of sales
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 16 Jul 2026
SR/02070/26
YMSZ balloons withdrawn from sale over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped sales of this product (YMSZ balloons) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Pack of 67 balloons in various colours.
- Brand
- YMSZ
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances and nitrosamines (measured values up to: 4.28 mg/kg and 0.266 mg/kg, respectively). Nitrosamines can cause cancer if swallowed or through skin contact. A child could be exposed to them if they touch the product or put it in their mouth.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Stop of sales
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02070/26
View official notice ↗
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