FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2303-0021 White Balloons sold via Amazon
A large bag of small white balloons.
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the balloons contain N-nitrosatable compounds in excess of the 1mg/kg limit. When tested, the product was found to contain 7.62 ± 1.52 mg/kg of N-nitrosatable substances, giving a range of 6.10 - 9.14mg/kg. This presents a risk to users as N-nitrosatable substances are classified as a carcinogen. The product also does not include the required warning markings for latex balloons.
What the notice records
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- White Balloons sold via Amazon
- Brand
- Not provided
- Models
- Not provided
- Product type
- Toys - Balloons
- Seller or shop
- Amazon
- Country of origin
- China
- Measure
- Destruction of the product
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards
Found this product online?
Flag the listing while the evidence is visible.
A Whistle report is a listing signal submitted for evidence capture and controlled human review. It is not treated as a confirmed listing match until checked.