CroatiaThe European Union has introduced new customs measures to restrict the import of cheap goods from online platforms like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress. These platforms attract customers with low prices, but recent research warns that such clothing may pose serious health risks due to the presence of toxic chemicals. The EU imports around 4.5 million tons of textiles annually from the fast fashion sector, with over 5.8 million small-value packages arriving daily via the internet. Platforms like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress have more than 400 million active monthly users, and over 90 percent of their clothing is made from inexpensive synthetic materials like polyester, nylon, and elastane. These materials do not degrade naturally and eventually become microplastics. Such products often bypass stricter European regulations on harmful substances by being directly imported from factories outside the EU. New customs rules require each shipment to contain electronic data for tracking, enabling detailed inspections at borders. According to Pelle Moos, an expert on chemicals from the European Consumer Organization (BEUC), between 70 and 80 percent of products from ultra-fast fashion platforms,
Bias read (Left): The article highlights environmental and health concerns related to fast fashion, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations and pointing out the failure of current systems to protect consumers. It uses terms like 'toxic chemicals,' 'health risks,' and 'environmental pollution' and cites reports,
