Some shoes from fast-fashion brands Shein and Temu contained toxic substances at levels that were hundreds of times more than legally permitted, the South Korean health authorities said on Wednesday.
Phthalate-based plasticizers affect reproductive functions such as sperm count reduction and can cause infertility and even premature birth, an official from Seoul's environmental health team told AFP.
One particular pair had 229 times the legal limit for phthalates, confirmed Seoul's authorities in their recent tests.
We have swiftly removed these product listings from our global marketplace and are enhancing our systems and guidance to merchants to ensure they comply with safety standards and local regulations, stated a Temu spokesperson.
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