At first I was skeptical about the material: most cutting boards made of plastic (or wooden) are still burdened with unpleasant substances. But not this cutting board: is the Ökotest 02/2012, that there is nothing wrong with the material: no organotin compounds, problematic plasticizers, heavy metals, etc. It is also very convenient because it has a special coating that prevents slippage. So it has three advantages: thanks to the folding mechanism can be tipped directly into the pot / the dish the vegetables, 2. it has a Antiruthsc coating and 3. the material is ok. Note: very good!