"Scientists from the European ToxFree LIFE for All project tested commercially available headphones for 'endocrine-disrupting' chemicals. These compounds include the so-called 'forever chemicals' bisphenol A (BPA) and the similar bisphenol S (BPS), which mimic the effects of the sex hormone oestrogen inside our bodies, leading to the early onset of puberty in girls, feminisation of males, and cancer. Worryingly, despite well-reported biological effects, the researchers found that 'hazardous substances were detected in every product tested'."
"BPA appeared in a staggering 98 per cent of headphones, while BPS was found in more than three quarters of samples tested. In some headphones, concentrations were up to 315 mg/kg, which is well over the limit of 10 mg/kg suggested by the European Chemicals Agency. Levels of bisphenols exceeding this limit were also found in the Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless, Bose QuietComfort Headphones and many others."
"Experts warn that these toxic compounds could leach out of the plastic and enter our bodies through the skin. Scientists from the European ToxFree LIFE for All project tested commercially available headphones for 'endocrine-disrupting' chemicals. These compounds include the so-called 'forever chemicals' bisphenol A (BPA) and the similar bisphenol S (BPS), which mimic the effects of the sex hormone oestrogen inside our bodies, leading to the early onset of puberty in girls, feminisation of males, and cancer."
Tests of 81 commercially available in-ear and over-ear headphones across Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria and online marketplaces found hazardous endocrine-disrupting chemicals in every product. Bisphenol A (BPA) occurred in 98% of samples and bisphenol S (BPS) in over three quarters. Some devices contained bisphenol concentrations up to 315 mg/kg, far exceeding the 10 mg/kg threshold suggested by the European Chemicals Agency. Contamination occurred in models from major brands including Sennheiser, Bose, Panasonic and Samsung. Previous studies indicate BPA and BPS can leach into sweat and be absorbed dermally, creating potential cancer, liver and developmental risks.
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