A study from the University of Notre Dame, published in December last year, revealed that PFAS chemicals were present in 15 out of 22 tested smartwatch and fitness tracker bands. Although the study did not name which brands contained PFAS, it included tests on products from Nike, Apple, Fitbit, and Google. Lead researcher Graham Peaslee expressed concern over the findings, noting that the PFAS levels in these bands were “much higher than most PFAS we have seen in consumer products.” Peaslee was particularly alarmed because these chemicals were found in bands marketed for “sport,” where sweat could accelerate the absorption of PFAS through the skin.
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Apple states unequivocally: ‘Apple Watch bands are safe for users to wear’
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