The Seoul city government has requested Temu and AliExpress to suspend sales of certain children's products due to safety violations. An inspection of 35 items revealed 11 that exceeded local limits for hazardous substances, including phthalate-based plasticizers and lead. Some of these harmful substances were detected at levels vastly beyond accepted standards, raising health concerns for children. The government emphasized the importance of reviewing product safety information before purchase, highlighting that prolonged exposure to these chemicals can adversely affect growth and health. Despite the alarming findings, Temu and AliExpress are under no legal obligation to comply.
The Seoul city government recently found that 11 children's products sold on Temu and AliExpress failed safety standards, exceeding hazardous substance limits.
The inspection revealed alarming levels of harmful chemicals in several products, including phthalates and lead, raising serious health concerns for children.
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