High levels of toxic chemicals in Shein products

Shein, an online shopping platform founded in China and headquartered in Singapore, has gained immense popularity worldwide due to its extensive selection of trendy clothing and accessories at remarkably low prices. However, this rapid growth has also led to increased scrutiny of its business practices and safety standards.

Recently, the government of Seoul, South Korea, conducted weekly inspections of items sold by various platforms, including Shein. During their latest round of inspections, they selected eight products from Shein, including children’s shoes, leather bags, and a belt. Shockingly, several of these products were found to contain high levels of phthalates, which are chemicals used to soften plastics.

For instance, one pair of shoes contained 428 times the permitted levels of phthalates, marking the highest observed concentration during Seoul’s inspections. Additionally, three bags had amounts as high as 153 times the allowable limit.

This discovery raises concerns about the safety and quality of products sold by Shein, prompting further investigation and potential regulatory actions.

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