The study, which simulated infant mouth conditions using artificial saliva at body temperature, found that some products labeled as BPA-free still contained measurable BPA, highlighting potential issues with product labeling and safety.

A Czech consumer organization, dTest, tested pacifiers from three major European brands and found BPA, a chemical linked to health risks such as cancer and reproductive disorders, in products from Philips, Curaprox, and Sophie la Girafe.

Recent tests revealed that some pacifiers from brands like Philips, Curaprox, and Sophie la Girafe contain BPA levels exceeding the EU safety limit of 10 micrograms per kilogram, with Curaprox's product reaching as high as 19 micrograms per kilogram, prompting an immediate recall from Curaden.

Laboratory analyses showed BPA concentrations in these pacifiers ranged from 2 to 19 micrograms per kilogram, even in products marketed as BPA-free or made from natural rubber, raising concerns about labeling accuracy.

The findings showed that BPA was present in pacifiers from these brands, with some sold in Israel, raising alarms about the safety of widely used baby products.

EU regulations on BPA in pacifiers are inconsistent, with limits set at 10 micrograms per liter by EN 1400 and 40 micrograms per liter by the Toy Safety Directive, creating regulatory gaps despite BPA being banned in baby bottles since 2011.

BPA is an endocrine-disrupting chemical that mimics estrogen and has been linked to health issues such as cancer, developmental disorders, and immune system impacts, especially in children.

Experts emphasize that BPA acts as an endocrine disruptor affecting reproductive health and brain development, with children being particularly vulnerable to its effects.

In response to the findings, Philips and Sophie la Girafe disputed the results; Philips stated their products are BPA-free after conducting further tests, while Sophie la Girafe claimed the detected BPA levels were insignificant and has ceased production of pacifiers.

Curaprox withdrew its pacifiers following the test results, whereas other brands challenged the findings, asserting their products contained no or negligible BPA levels, supported by independent testing.