YMSZ — Balloons — party balloons

Official action

Source. EU Safety Gate

Official identifier. SR/02070/26

Date. 2026-07-24

Jurisdiction. Germany

Hazard (official). 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.

Action / remedy (official). Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 14/05/2026

Brand (official or joined product row). YMSZ

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