iPhone UK might have to carry a health warning...

[clevin]

http://news.independent.co.uk/sci_tech/article3081833.ece

...tested for toxic substances.

Half of them tested positive for bromine, ...

Four items also tested positive for antimony, a toxic mineral often used with flame retardants, and others contained very small amounts of chromium and lead. Chlorine was found in the plastic coating of the headphone cables, indicating the presence of PVC.
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the discovery of phthalates, used to make plastic more flexible, in the cable coating. The chemicals are suspected of causing birth defects and gender-bending effects. ...

It believes the company may prefer to eliminate the materials rather than face the stigma of carrying a warning label.

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Greenpeace says that all the chemicals found would be allowed under European law

 

[sananda]

http://news.independent.co.uk/sci_tech/article3081833.ece

i think the article says that iphones in california not the uk might have to carry warnings.

 

[clevin]

indeed, the article is kinda confusing, especially the reporter obviously tried to catch some eye balls

Apple's best-selling iPhone, due to be launched in Britain next month, may be forced to carry an official health warning after being found to contain toxic chemicals.