US Regulators Call for Safety Investigation Into Shein and Temu Products
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US Regulators Call for Safety Investigation Into Shein and Temu Products
Amid growing concerns about product safety on ultracheap e-commerce platforms, US safety regulators are urging the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to launch a formal investigation into Shein and Temu. These fast-growing online platforms are popular for offering a vast array of goods at rock-bottom prices, but their business practices and product safety measures have raised alarms among consumer protection advocates and government officials alike. Citing multiple reports of unsafe and potentially deadly products, two CPSC commissioners, Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak, have called for a closer examination of the practices employed by Shein and Temu. The platforms, which largely source products from third-party sellers and manufacturers, may not be adequately enforcing safety regulations that are meant to protect consumers, particularly vulnerable groups like children. This move marks a significant moment in the regulation of global e-commerce platforms, which have managed to g…
