Hazardous substances found in all headphones tested by ToxFREE project
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- A study across five Central European countries found hazardous chemicals in all tested headphones, from premium to cheap models.
- Bisphenol A (BPA) was found in 98% of samples, and Bisphenol S (BPS) in over 75%, with levels up to 35 times higher than proposed EU limits.
- Chemicals like bisphenols, phthalates, and flame retardants were detected, posing long-term health risks, especially for vulnerable groups like teenagers.
- The study highlights 'regrettable substitution,' where banned chemicals are replaced by similar harmful alternatives.
- Products from online marketplaces showed the highest toxicity, but hazardous chemicals were found across all price ranges.
- The ToxFree LIFE for All project calls for EU-wide reforms to ban entire classes of toxic chemicals and improve consumer safety.
- Consumers are encouraged to join advocacy efforts at ToxFreeProductsNow.eu to demand safer products.