The European Union said Monday he wants the makers of the popular digital music players users recommend lowering the volume of its devices to conserve your hearing.
The Commissioner for Consumer Affairs in the EU, Meglena Kuneva, announced that specialists and entrepreneurs drawn together stronger regulations to curb the problems of hearing.
"If you want to enjoy your favorite songs in 20 or 30 years down the volume," Kuneva advised to submit the proposal to reporters.
Action is needed, he explained, because there are reasons for concern about the health risks, particularly the younger ones.
A scientific advisory body of the European bloc estimated that between 2.5 and 10 million people could lose hearing by listening to MP3 players at volumes over 89 decibels harmful for over an hour a day for at least five years .
The EU's executive commission said the maximum sound level players between 80 and 115 decibels. With other headphones the sound could increase by up to nine decibels. Above 120 dB is the noise of an airplane taking off.
Kuneva said the new regulations would go a full sound at 80 decibels optional equipment. However, users could turn off if they wish.
The risk of hearing damage also depends on continuous listening time, the commissioner said, which raised the manufacturers to strengthen warnings on the equipment, either on the instructions or the same product.
Several firms welcomed the proposal but said they would have to analyze how best to provide better health warnings.
The new standards could be ready next year, predicted Kuneva.
Sales of digital music players have soared in recent years and between 50 and 100 million people listen to them daily, according to the EU.
, Said the safety of consumers "remains our highest priority."
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