BPS ALTERNATIVES TO BPA
The receipt in your hand looks harmless, but its heat-sensitive coating can contain chemicals that transfer to skin, raising fresh questions about repeated everyday exposure
Many receipts are printed on heat-sensitive thermal paper, which contains chemicals like BPA and BPS. This poses a risk as exposure can occur through skin contact, particularly for cashiers handling these receipts regularly. Additionally, recycling these thermal receipts spreads these chemicals further, leading to greater contamination in paper products.
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Many retailers face legal action for BPS presence in receipts. This chemical, found in shopping slips, poses health risks. It mimics estrogen and links to decreased sperm count and cancer. Touching receipts briefly exceeds safe exposure limits. Experts advise digital receipts and gloves for handlers. The Center for Environmental Health urges regulatory action. Consumers should push for safer alternatives.
