EU tests found major safety risks in low-cost products from Shein and Temu, with 69% failing to meet European safety standards.
For travelers who shop online before a trip, new research from the European Union raises alarms about the contents of low-cost purchases.
These products, sold through Shein and Temu, expose users to risks including burns, electric shocks, and chemical exposure.
A joint investigation found that a majority of products ordered from popular Chinese platforms fail to meet EU safety standards.
The study involved regulators from Belgium, Germany, Denmark, and France, who tested dozens of products and found that more than half posed a real risk of injury or poisoning.
Author's summary: EU tests reveal safety risks in Shein and Temu products.