Råd & Rön tested 16 different pacifiers, according to the test. In seven of the tested pacifiers, low levels of bisphenol A occur, the test found. The low levels indicate that the substance ended up there through some form of contamination, either via the packaging or during manufacturing, according to the test.
In 2011, a ban on bisphenol A in baby bottles was introduced, but it does not apply to pacifiers. According to Aftonbladet, Anna Edberg, the test manager at Råd & Rön, described that there is no reason for acute concern for those who have used the pacifiers, but the test shows that pacifiers can make a significant contribution to the total exposure of bisphenol A for babies. Additionally, a pacifier from the Chinese trading giant Shein also comes with a pacifier holder that poses a suffocation risk, according to the Råd & Rön test.
There is no reason for acute concern for those who have used the pacifiers, but the test shows that pacifiers can make a significant contribution to the total exposure of bisphenol A for babies.
The findings highlight ongoing safety concerns in children's products despite regulatory measures. Experts note that while contamination levels are low, consistent exposure could pose long-term risks. Parents are advised to check product labels and avoid items with unclear safety certifications.
The test underscores the need for stricter regulations on all baby products, not just bottles. Further testing may be required to assess the full scope of contamination in pacifiers.