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South Korean officials announced on Wednesday that they discovered high concentrations of toxic substances in women’s accessories that Chinese e-commerce giants Shein, AliExpress, and Temu sell.
In high concentrations, phthalates can damage human reproductive functions, with effects ranging from low sperm count to infertility and premature birth. One such chemical has been classified as a human carcinogen by the International Cancer Institute. Sandals from Temu were found to contain more than 11 times the maximum legal limit of lead in their insoles.high levels of phthalates in children’s shoes, leather bags, and belts from Shein, plus high concentrations of lead in children’s watches and jewelry from both Shein and AliExpress. Almost half of the items from the three Chinese companies in the July round of testing were found to contain toxic chemicals.harmful substances in children’s leather items from Shein, including shoes.
A Temu spokesperson said on Wednesday that the company responded quickly to the warnings that the Seoul city government published by removing the affected products from its global marketplace and “enhancing our systems and guidance to merchants to ensure they comply with safety standards and local regulations.”
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