German NGO says garments sold by ultra fast fashion giant breach EU chemical limits after tests found high levels of PFAS and phthalates
BERLIN — German environmental NGO Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has issued a formal warning to ultra fast fashion retailer Shein after it says independent tests found hazardous chemicals in its garments at levels exceeding European Union limits.
DUH commissioned the accredited Bremer Umweltinstitut to analyse 18 Shein products in May and June 2026, including childrenswear, teen styles and womenswear.
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