Overview
- UFC-Que Choisir and partner associations tested 162 items and reported 69% non‑compliance with EU rules, with 57% posing a tangible risk to users.
- Only 2 of 54 low‑cost USB chargers fully met standards, with several overheating up to 102°C and others showing design flaws that raise burn, shock and fire risks.
- Roughly half of the toys examined had small parts that detached too easily, and some contained hazardous chemicals such as formaldehyde at 143–164 mg/kg, well above EU limits.
- Jewelry checks found toxic metal contamination, including a piece with cadmium content up to 8,500 times the legal maximum.
- Shein says it is removing and recalling flagged products and Temu says it has taken down the listings and notified sellers, while consumer groups warn risky items from third‑party vendors can reappear despite takedowns.