Temu, children's umbrella found to contain carcinogenic substance 444 times the standard value = Korea

The city of Seoul in South Korea has suspended the sale of children's umbrellas, raincoats, boots, and other products sold on the Chinese Alibaba Group's "AliExpress" and "Temu."
As a result of safety testing of the products, carcinogenic substances were found to be present in 11 products, up to 444 times the legal limit.
Seoul City is selling the Aliexpress system in time for the rainy season.
The survey covered 23 children's umbrellas, raincoats, and boots, as well as 12 ultra-low-priced daily necessities and children's products, and examined their durability (mechanical and physical properties) and whether harmful chemicals were detected.
The company conducted tests on the umbrellas and announced the results on the 27th. As a result of the tests, phthalates were found to be significantly higher than the standard value in six of the umbrella products. The maximum level was 443.
In some cases, the levels exceeded 5 times the standard level, and in two of the products, lead was detected in amounts up to 27.7 times the standard level. Phthalates are known to affect reproductive functions, causing a decrease in sperm count, infertility, and premature birth.
It is a secretion disruptor and is classified as a "possible human carcinogen (Group 2B)" by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
All eight children's umbrellas did not meet the physical safety standards. These products contained "sharp edges" that could be dangerous to children.
The umbrella has "edges" that can cause cuts, punctures, and other injuries when used. In addition, the strength of the umbrella handle and cap does not meet the standards (the standards state that they must not be easily detached).
The umbrellas did not meet safety standards, such as the dimensions of the umbrella cap (standard: 40 mm or less) and the tips of the umbrella ribs (standard: 9 mm or more) not meeting regulations.
Three children's raincoats were also found to not meet physical safety standards.
There are decorative cords that are prohibited from being used as clothing or tightening cords. If tightening cords are used, they must be "vertec-processed" (the cords must be fixed to the garment)
In addition, some of the products had rear adjustment tabs longer than the standard 7.5cm, meaning they failed to meet these physical testing standards.
A certain raincoat was found to contain 32.6 times the legal limit for formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a substance that causes sick house syndrome, is carcinogenic, and can cause eye irritation and respiratory problems.
Based on the results of this inspection, Seoul City has requested online platforms to stop selling products that do not meet the standards.
The city of Seoul also urged consumers to be especially careful when purchasing children's products from overseas mail order companies. The results of safety tests are available on the official Seoul Metropolitan Government website or the Seoul Metropolitan Government Electronic Commerce Center.
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