Destroyed
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 29 Sep 2026
SR/02681/26
Qualatex balloons ordered destroyed over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the destruction of this product (Qualatex 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
- Natural latex balloons in various colours with white printed images.
- Brand
- Qualatex
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 202009
- Made in
- United States
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Destruction of the product
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02681/26
View official notice ↗
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