Toxic chemicals in Shein's children's clothing raise health concerns

The shopping platform Shein, originating from China, enjoys considerable popularity among buyers. However, some of the clothing offered to children may cause allergies and even disrupt the hormonal balance in the youngest. Studies have shown that harmful substances were found in 10 out of 25 tested products.

A consumer organization, Test Achats, found that coats, rain jackets, children's swimwear, shoes, and shirts were dangerous for the youngest. The study showed that as many as 10 25 tested garments contained toxic chemical substances, making them unsuitable for wearing and contact with children's skin.

What exactly did the tests conducted by the Belgian organization show? Nearly half of the tested garments contained at least one dangerous chemical substance. Lead, nickel, and other substances that can cause allergies to delicate children's skin and affect the deregulation of hormonal balance are some substances found in the composition of clothing sold on the Shein platform.

The study also found the presence of highly irritating dimethylformamides and quinoline in the composition of children's clothes for sale online.

In just one pair of shoes, there was five times more lead than allowed by European standards. The content of phthalate chemical compounds was also exceeded by several hundred times.

How many users of the platform might have received the toxic children's clothing? According to April's data, the platform has more than 45 million active users in the EU alone.