EN71 and REACH Reports for EVA Foam Mats: Buyer Checklist

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Buyers of puzzle play mats need reports that match the finished sample, test methods and target market. Use the full EN71 and REACH-related report rather than relying on a certificate thumbnail or a broad “non-toxic” claim.
EN71 and REACH Reports for EVA Foam Mats: Buyer Checklist
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Read the full report identity and revision date

The published Intertek report SHAH01814373S1 is dated October 14, 2025, identifies EVA FOAM MAT as the submitted sample and states that it supersedes SHAH01814373 dated April 30, 2025. It contains 29 pages, including test details and sample information. Use the revised document when reviewing this evidence, and match the actual order to the described sample and tested components.

What EN71 results cover

The report’s summary lists EN71-1 mechanical and physical testing, EN71-2 flammability, and EN71-3 element migration under the editions specified in the report. It also includes ASTM F963-23-related requests and selected U.S. chemical tests. The summary states Pass for its listed requests. Read individual clauses and not-applicable entries: a sample result is not proof that every colour, removable shape, laminate or catalogue model has the same coverage.

What a REACH-related report does and does not prove

The report addresses REACH Article 33(1) and specifies its own substances, tested components and reporting limits. REACH covers wider duties than a single laboratory screen. Candidate List requirements can change; review the list and rules applicable when the product is supplied. Do not turn a 2025 screening result into a blanket claim about all chemicals or all later regulatory updates.

Check age grading, components and final packaging

The report says the labelled age group was not specified, while its testing uses an applicant-specified all-ages group. That distinction should be reviewed against the real product, detachable parts and intended marketing. Approve final warnings, traceability and destination-language instructions with the applicable compliance plan. A changed foam supplier, pigment or surface coating may require additional review rather than automatic reuse of a previous test.

Common questions from European mat buyers

Is the report the latest revision for this tested sample? Check the report number and supersession statement. Does it cover our exact construction? Compare materials, components and sample photos. Does “ND” mean absolutely zero? No: interpret it with the stated reporting limit. Can the report replace the EU declaration of conformity? No: it is supporting evidence within the applicable product documentation.

Review Your Supplier & Product Document Checklist

Send the selected play-mat construction, age group, surface finish and destination market. Ask for the full report and discuss the sample matching and any additional testing needed.

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