A watch and a necklace were found to contain hazardous chemicals above acceptable national levels.
A watch and a necklace sold on the platforms were found to contain hazardous chemicals above the acceptable national standards.
According to chemical safety tests conducted by the Korea Conformity Laboratories on seven children’s products sold on AliExpress and Shein, two accessories – a children’s watch listed on Shein and a children’s necklace from AliExpress – contained hazardous chemicals above the acceptable national standards.
High levels of lead can potentially disrupt the reproductive system and increase cancer risks. Chromium is associated with dermatological toxicities and respiratory irritation, while nickel is linked to allergies and cardiovascular diseases, among other health issues.
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