Eva Foam Mat Eu Tested

The european union toy safety directive has just been amended to include formamide the chemical that was found in eva foam puzzle mats.

Eva foam mat eu tested.

All of our mats are compliant to sell in europe ensuring they are tested to the eu toy directive to meet and exceed requirements limiting heavy metals lead formamide and phthalates in children s products. Eva foam is also waterproof. That s because consumer safety groups categorize eva foam materials like play mats and tiles as toys. While the eva foam does not contain any rubber is is commonly referred to as expanded rubber or foam rubber.

Eva mats will have a glossy appearance and are resistant to uv radiation and cracking. Toddlekind playmats are made of premium quality eva foam. Ethylene vinyl acetate or eva material is an elasticized closed cell foam with rubber like softness and flexibility. They are non toxic and rigorously tested to the eu toy directive to ensure they meet and exceed requirements limiting heavy metals lead formamide and phthalates in children s products.

Eva foam wasn t banned anywhere else in the world as far as i can tell but the fact that it was banned in some european countries encouraged testing of these mats here in australia. Our products are en71 ce certified and reach certified by an independent laboratory. Eva foam products are tested rigorously to ensure safety for all consumers especially children and babies.