We all have to make determinations on things. The Ecopecoart mat is the only one a quick google shows me as being "safe". I am seeing reports on warning labels going back more than 10 years, mostly for Californian requirements.
So my personal determination is that if am willing to store food in plastic containers/cling wrap then possible transference or issues of cutting mats is not an issue for me.
I might not choose to work at a factory that makes mats, but I feel confident in using them for quilting. If they start wearing out/fraying, I replace them and would expect that I am not breathing in particulates nor do I put food on my mats. Someone with a lot of environmental issues or a severely compromised immune system may wish to make other determinations. Again, it is up to the person but if you are concerned about your cutting mat, you may wish to use non-plastic handled scissors for your cutting needs.
Last edited by Iceblossom; 10-26-2023 at 07:20 AM.
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