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Deutsche Umwelthilfe files legal action alleging Shein sold clothing and footwear containing chemicals above EU limits

BERLIN – German environmental group Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has filed a lawsuit against Shein at Berlin Regional Court II after laboratory tests found chemicals in clothing and footwear sold through the platform at levels above European Union limits.

The action follows DUH’s refusal by Shein to sign a legally binding undertaking to stop selling textiles that breach EU chemical rules. DUH said it had issued six formal notices since December, with the first cease-and-desist notice sent to platform operator Infinite Styles Services on 25th June.

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