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European study detects dangerous substances in footwear sold on Temu and Shein

A study by the European Footwear Confederation (CEC) analyzed 76 pairs of shoes from Temu, Shein, and AliExpress, finding that 35.5% (27 pairs) violated EU safety regulations. Products contained hazardous chemicals including phthalates, formaldehyde, and heavy metals, with some exceeding legal concentration limits by up to 370 times; additionally, 80% of footwear labeled as personal protective equipment failed safety tests.

Why it mattersIf you purchase footwear from these platforms, be aware that over a third of the tested products failed to meet EU safety standards for hazardous chemicals, posing potential health risks.

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