Comment: The plastic foam mat has "poison" and does not require government regulation

Formamide is a low-toxic substance. The main toxic effects are skin, mucous membrane and eye irritation, liver and kidney toxicity, and can affect autonomic function. It is understood that due to the foam manufacturing process, almost all foam puzzle mats will release formamide, a toxic substance, which is very unfavorable to human health, especially the health of children. In response, Yue Songshan, special commentator of China Voice made the following comments:

Yue Lushan: The news that the plastic foam floor mat releases toxic substances surprised me because I knew nothing about it. We all know that plastic foam puzzle mats are common items for some families. These plastic foam puzzle mats are soft and comfortable, with bright colors. They are laid on the floor and are warm in winter and cool in summer. They are especially suitable for infants and families. I bought a lot of foam puzzle mats for my son as toys and mats for children, which is really convenient. Many kindergartens, even KFC, McDonald's children's play areas are also used, and we may never have thought that such things would be "toxic."

According to media reports, in order to pursue softness and comfort, the use of "formamide" in the production process is a common phenomenon. However, due to the current lack of understanding of this substance, on the one hand, consumers generally lack of awareness of its harm, and the other side of the domestic quality management department has not yet issued relevant standards for such products. This situation makes people feel worried, and I can't help but think about the phenomenon that melamine is commonly used in dairy industry before the Sanlu milk powder incident.

The safety of the child is the most important. In view of the current situation, first of all, the relevant state departments should act immediately. Since Belgium, France and other departments have announced the harm of formamide in plastic foam mats to young children, we should also evaluate the same substance. In the end it has no harm to children, how much harm, I think this is what many parents now want to know, relevant government departments to announce the results as soon as possible to avoid causing panic. Secondly, the use of formamide should be established as soon as possible and whether plastic manufacturers should be allowed to use formamide again. If so, what are the criteria for using it to change the current situation in which plastic manufacturers are free to use formamide. In this way, the relevant market regulators can carry out targeted inspections and punish the violating manufacturers and sellers. Finally, parents and kindergartens should pay more attention to the safety of children's products. Some inferior plastic foam mats, which are not even integrated into manufacturers and qualified signs, effectively protect children's health.