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Carcinogenic Substances Found in Women’s Underwear Sold by China’s SHEIN

Carcinogenic Substances Found in Women’s Underwear Sold by China’s SHEIN – Risk of Bladder Cancer



Carcinogenic Substances Found in Women’s Underwear Sold by China’s SHEIN – Risk of Bladder Cancer

Carcinogenic substances have been detected in women’s underwear sold by China’s e-commerce giant SHEIN, with levels nearly three times higher than the safety standards set by South Korea. The Seoul Metropolitan Government revealed the findings on the 18th, following an extensive investigation conducted from June 11 to July 11. The inspection, carried out by the Seoul Health and Environment Research Institute and other external experts, examined 330 items, including clothing, cosmetics, food containers, and hygiene products from Chinese e-commerce platforms like SHEIN, TEMU, and AliExpress.

Carcinogenic Substances Found in Women's Underwear Sold by China's SHEIN - Risk of Bladder Cancer

 

 

The investigation found that one pair of women’s underwear sold by SHEIN contained 87.9 mg/kg of arylamine, a known carcinogen, exceeding the South Korean standard of 30 mg/kg by 2.9 times. Arylamine is a chemical dye used in textiles and is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a part of the World Health Organization (WHO). The presence of arylamine in underwear, which comes into direct contact with the skin, poses a significant risk of bladder cancer.

In addition to underwear, safety concerns were also found in other products. Two types of lipsticks sold by AliExpress and SHEIN tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus, a pathogenic bacterium. Similarly, two blush products sold by AliExpress contained both Staphylococcus aureus and aerobic bacteria. South Korean cosmetic safety standards prohibit the presence of Staphylococcus aureus due to its potential to cause skin infections, rashes, and atopic dermatitis. High levels of aerobic bacteria can lead to product deterioration.

Moreover, four nail products sold by AliExpress were found to have nickel levels up to 97.4 times higher than the South Korean standard of 10 µg/g, and dioxane levels 1.6 times above the standard of 100 µg/g. Nickel is a known allergen that can cause contact dermatitis, while dioxane, a byproduct of the softening process in cosmetics, is a potential carcinogen that can damage the liver and kidneys.

Five enameled cookware items sold by AliExpress and TEMU were also found to contain cadmium levels exceeding the South Korean standard of 0.07 mg/L by up to 97.4 times, and lead levels up to 7 times higher than the standard of 0.8 mg/L.

In response, the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to request the suspension of sales of the 20 problematic products from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and the relevant online platforms. Kim Tae-hee, Director of the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Citizen Health Bureau, urged consumers to exercise caution when purchasing products, emphasizing the serious health risks posed by carcinogens and other harmful substances found in underwear, cosmetics, and food containers.

Carcinogenic Substances Found in Women’s Underwear Sold by China’s SHEIN – Risk of Bladder Cancer


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