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Kids foam play mats to be probed
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.
The popular interlocking foam mats, with alphabets and other designs, have been found to contain formamides which have been linked to cancer.
Formamide is also toxic to the reproductive system and can pose harm to fetuses and infants and exposure can cause eye, nose, throat and skin irritation.
Advertisement: Story continues below Kidsafe Victoria president Dr Mark Stokes says the ACCC will begin testing the mats to see if they are safe for children.
"Children should not be exposed to high level toxic products," Dr Stokes said.
"Young children are potentially at most risk as they have a tendency to place everything in their mouths.
"Tests need to be conducted to see if these toxins are present in products available in Australia, and if so, in what levels."
He said consumers need to be assured that the mats are safe for children.
"We have every confidence the regulatory authorities are acting on this and will keep the public informed," Dr Stockes said.
In December, Belgium ordered all foam puzzle mats imported from China to be taken off the shelves following health department report that they emitted harmful particles, specifically formamide, an industrial chemical that has been linked to cancer.
France followed its neighbour's action and announced a three-month sale ban on the products.
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