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36% of Shein, Temu, AliExpress shoes fail EU chemical compliance tests

A European consumer federation tested 76 pairs of shoes from Shein, Temu, and AliExpress across seven EU countries, finding 36% non-compliant with REACH chemical restrictions, including phthalates, formaldehyde, and chromium VI. This highlights ongoing regulatory enforcement gaps for e-commerce imports, potentially prompting stricter EU oversight and impacting cross-border trade flows.

Le Soir1 day agoFR, DE, ITCredibility 24%View source

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Mosaic Score5.2
Model confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.2

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#e-commerce#chemical-safety#reach#consumer-protection#imports

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