Apple released a statement assuring users that Apple Watch bands are safe despite concerns about the presence of PFAS, often referred to as 'forever chemicals,' in some watch bands. The company acknowledges the lawsuit filed against them at the California Northern District Court and states they are working to phase out PFAS usage in their products.
, it preferred to quickly and quietly roll out an update. But the Cupertino tech giant has come out with a public statement in response to fears about the safety ofbands are safe to use but notes that it is working to phase out the use of PFAs, the forever chemicals at the centre of the controversy.
The discovery should perhaps not be surprising. PFAs are found in everything from Teflon-coated frying pans to cosmetics, insulation products, firefighting foam and some nylon and Gore-Tex clothing. But these synthetic chemicals have become a major environmental concern because of how long they take to break down. Residues are now widely present in waterways and even in rain and drinking water. They can build up in human and animal bodies and have been associated with some kinds of cancer.
Apple announced a plan to phase out PFAs in 2022 but says it will take time to find alternatives. In the meantime, it released a. The company told our sister site Tom's Guide:"Apple Watch bands are safe for users to wear. In addition to our own testing, we also work with independent laboratories to conduct rigorous testing and analysis of the materials used in our products, including Apple Watch bands."Daily design news, reviews, how-tos and more, as picked by the editors.
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