That confirms the RIVM to NU.nl after notification in The Telegraph.
The research by the RIVM was done after scientists at the beginning of October against ZEMBLA said that rubber crumb fields are never properly investigated, while in the United States and Great Britain soccer players getting cancer link to play on these fields.
Several football clubs wanted this not more on artificial grass play.
According to the research, there are in the rubber granulate or substances associated with cancer, but it is such small amounts that a speelverbod not be forced. It would be a ‘negligible’ risk of cancer.
By the experts of the RIVM are a total of one hundred artificial turf fields were examined. From that investigation showed that the rubber granulate, better known as rubber crumb, in fact, contain substances which are carcinogenic. These substances, PAHS, phthalates, benzothiazolen, metal and fenole, according to the institute, but in a very limited amount of free as, for example, football players on sports. Therefore, there is no reason to damage for the health.
higher standards
The investigation of artificial grass is for the ENVIRONMENT or occasion to advocate for better health standards for the rubber crumb. There are various standards in various countries. For rubber tiles, which are often playgrounds are used are covered by other rules.
“Better informed and more stringent standards may potentially contribute to the reduction of the concerns that exist about the health risks by sports on artificial turf”, say the researchers.
The GOVERNMENT stresses, however, that small children, the grains are not unlimited in their mouth to stop’, but adds that this is also for gravel and sand.
Security
Representatives of the tire industry let know in a comment that they are satisfied with the outcome of the investigation. “They confirm the results of a hundred previous studies that already concluded that there is no environmental and health risks for sports on artificial grass rubber crumb.”
“It is good that all athletes, parents, municipalities, sports clubs and volunteers in their fields can continue to use without having to worry. We understand that they want to be sure that their artificial grass can be used safely. That assurance, they have now re-gained.”
The KNVB is pleased with the conclusion of the RIVM, but it still remains alert. That said a spokesman for the bond Tuesday in a first reaction. The KNVB comes with a detailed response as soon as the bond the report itself has recognised.
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