That s because consumer safety groups categorize eva foam materials like play mats and tiles as toys.
Eva foam mat eu tested.
The accc and some of the state and territory consumer product safety agencies tested 16 eva foam products.
Eva foam products are tested rigorously to ensure safety for all consumers especially children and babies.
Eva foam is also waterproof.
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.
The european union toy safety directive has just been amended to include formamide the chemical that was found in eva foam puzzle mats.
In fact our foam flooring undergoes the most thorough testing of any of our flooring.
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.
Yes our prettier playmats are made of premium quality eva foam with a printed film that is tested to the most vigorous standards.
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.