Jan 23, 2025 · Key Takeaway While the material in Apple Watch bands (fluoroelastomer) belongs to the broader PFAS family, it is a polymeric and stable form of PFAS that does not pose the same risks as the small ...

6 days ago · A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple, alleging that some Apple Watch wristbands contain potentially hazardous levels of harmful chemicals. PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals ...

6 days ago · Apple Watch bands are safe to wear, says the company, after concerns were expressed about the presence of PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) in a number of smartwatch bands.. PFAS has been linked ...

Jan 23, 2025 · PFAS, more commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” are everywhere. ... Now, a new class action lawsuit alleges some of those harmful chemicals are present in several Apple Watch ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Despite saying Apple Watch bands are safe to wear, Apple plans to phase out PFAS. In a November 2022 document , Apple detailed its commitment to "completely phase out" its use of PFAS in its ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Today, Apple released a statement to Tom's Guide saying that any Apple Watch Bands that have PFAS are safe for you to wear. "Apple Watch bands are safe for users to wear. In addition to our own ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Apple has been hit with a class-action lawsuit for allegedly selling Watch bands containing excessive levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Apple Inc. misleads buyers into thinking their smartwatches can improve their health, but uses bands that contain excessive “forever chemicals” known to harm human health, a proposed class action alleges. The technology company “takes advantage of consumers’ need for safe smartwatch bands” by making buyers think the watches are safe to wear every day and are environmentally ...

Dec 19, 2024 · Scientists from the University of Notre Dame have called for more comprehensive studies and greater transparency from manufacturers after a study found elevated levels of so-called "forever...

6 days ago · A customer trying on an Apple Watch at the Eaton Centre Apple store on Friday, April 10, 2015, in Toronto. AP What Are PFAS? PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they exist for an extended ...