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Belgium bans toxic children s puzzle mats.
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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.
This chemical is used in the manufacture of ethylene vinyl acetate eva foamed plastics to make them more pliable.
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Next article france extends temporary restriction of formamide in toy puzzle mats.
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In july 2011 france restricted formamide in puzzle mats on an interim basis2.
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The extension period is for a further 12 months.
It now joins new york albany county in halting the enforcement of toxic chemicals in children s products.
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There was a question about the possible toxicity of the popular foam puzzle mats that children play with and on.
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Kidsafe victoria has prompted an investigation into the safety of chinese made children s foam play mats after they were banned in france and belgium.
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In december 2010 belgium and france were the fist member states in the eu to announce the removal of puzzle mats from shelves due to excessive quantities of formamide.
France has recently extended the temporary restriction of formamide in toy puzzle mats.
All the nontoxic kids playmats seem to be made of eva foam but i have the impression that.
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The concern is about exposure to formamide being released.
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Dear umbra i want to buy some mats for my 4 year old to play on and do gymnastics at home.
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Belgium banned children s eva foam mats in 2011 and apparently so did france but i couldn t find any further information on france s ban.