French Agency ANSES Press release – LED
ANSES published the update of its 2010 expertise on the health effects of LEDs in light of the new scientific knowledge available. This is while the use of LEDs is becoming more widespread for lighting and LED objects are on the increase.
14/05/2019
Source:
LEDs: ANSES’s recommendations for limiting exposure to blue light
https://www.anses.fr/en/content/leds-ansess-recommendations-limiting-exposure-blue-light
The Agency confirms the toxicity of blue light on the retina and highlights effects of disturbance of biological rhythms and sleep related to an exposure at night or at night to blue light, especially via screens and in particular for children.
The Agency therefore recommends limiting the use of LED devices that are the richest in blue light, especially for children, and reducing light pollution as much as possible to preserve the environment.
- New highlighted effects related to the blue light of LEDs
- Change regulations and better inform the public about the risks associated with exposure to blue light
- An impact on biodiversity and the environment
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ANSES Press release – LED
-Press Kit PRES2019DPA01
Inexpensive, energy-efficient, long-lasting, LED lights “are expanding considerably” but are not safe, says the National Agency for Food Safety, Environment Safety. and Labour (ANSES) See more at the link: