Shein clothes found to contain high levels of toxic chemicals in Korean tests
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Clothing purchased from Shein for scientific testing has been found to contain “significant quantities” of potentially dangerous chemicals.
The investigation found that one pair of shoes contained 428 times the permitted levels of phthalates – the highest observed during the Seoul government tests – and three bags had amounts as high as 153 times the limit.
Phthalate is a chemical compound used in the production of plastics that is thought to be hazardous to human health. The city has urged the Chinese e-commerce platform to stop selling the products.
Shein responded that it takes product safety “very seriously” and that the firm has undertaken 400,000 chemical safety tests of products within the past year.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific clothing items were found to contain dangerous chemical levels in the Seoul government tests?
Which specific clothing items were found to contain dangerous chemical levels in the Seoul government tests?
The investigation identified one pair of shoes containing 428 times the permitted phthalate levels, and three bags with amounts as high as 153 times the limit. These were the highest levels observed during the tests.
Q.What action has the Seoul city government taken regarding these findings?
What action has the Seoul city government taken regarding these findings?
Following the discovery of significant quantities of potentially dangerous chemicals, the city government has urged the Chinese e-commerce platform to stop selling the affected products immediately.
Q.How has Shein responded to the claims about toxic chemicals in its products?
How has Shein responded to the claims about toxic chemicals in its products?
Shein stated that it takes product safety very seriously and has conducted 400,000 chemical safety tests on products in the past year. This is their public response to the recent findings.
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