The DuoCore cot mattress has not been fumigated. This is a common misconception. If timber furniture is imported into the country, it sometimes requires fumigation (depending on the material and the source) to ensure nothing harmful is brought into the country. It is common for furniture importers to also import mattresses and ship them together with the furniture. In the case of a shipping container with furniture and mattresses in it, where the furniture requires fumigation, the mattresses will also be fumigated. Out of this has arisen a misconception that all foam mattresses have to be fumigated. The DuoCore however is a Product of Australia. It is made in Australia and the major components are also made in Australia. Therefore, the DuoCore mattress is not required to be fumigated.