{"id":45257,"date":"2023-05-27T17:59:53","date_gmt":"2023-05-27T07:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomgrimshaw.com\/tomsblog\/?p=45257"},"modified":"2023-05-27T17:59:53","modified_gmt":"2023-05-27T07:59:53","slug":"the-dangers-of-induction-stoves-and-what-to-buy-instead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomgrimshaw.com\/tomsblog\/?p=45257","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers of Induction Stoves (and what to buy instead)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Induction<\/a><\/p>\n

The important reasons why bringing an induction stove into your home should be approached with caution as this technology is a source of excessive EMF toxicity as confirmed by scientific study. Even induction stove user manuals warn against standing too close!<\/p>\n

They Exceed the ICNIRP Exposure Limits<\/p>\n

The ICNIRP, or International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, is an organization that sets all the guidelines on the levels of EMF that electronic devices and electrical appliances can generate. Though many experts disagree with the ICNIRP guidelines, we have to appreciate the fact EMF is at least regulated.<\/p>\n

But some studies say that the EMF emissions from some induction cooktops don\u2019t even fall within the ICNIRP guidelines.<\/p>\n

As just one of many examples, a research group from Switzerland says that \u201cmost induction hobs (rings) exceeded even the high 1998 maximum exposure levels set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) when a person was standing close to the induction stove.\u201d<\/p>\n

For this experiment, they analyzed the EMF emissions from 13 professional induction cooktops. They found that in most cases, the emission levels only matched the ICNIRP limits when the individual working on the device was at least 1 foot (30 cm) away from the appliance. And since it\u2019s a cooking device, it\u2019s virtually impossible to maintain a 1-foot distance.<\/p>\n

Confirming this, Powerwatch UK also said, \u201cWhen cooking with a magnetic induction hob, the whole body is highly exposed to EMFs, and hands and arms\u2019 exposure exceeds the normal ICNIRP (not very precautionary) levels, which are set high and only protect against gross acute (immediate) effects. Induction hobs operating at 20 kHz can generate field levels 3 times higher than ICNIRP levels.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here are three independent of conflict of interest sources of safety information on induction cook tops…
\nMy conclusion from what they say – NO NOT SAFE.<\/p>\n

Are Induction Cooktops Safe? 4 Facts You Need To Know<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n