Warning On Buying Cheap Foreignclothes

[Prudie]

I wouldn't touch Temu, Shein or *Ad which shall not be named* with a bargepole but wonder if some are aware of these potential dangers:

"Toxic substances up to 622 times Korea’s permitted levels were found in children’s winter clothing sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Friday.

In the latest safety inspection conducted by the city government on 26 items of winter clothing for children and infants from Temu, Shein and *Ad which shall not be named*, toxic chemicals were found on seven products."

[barry1010]

I saw this some time ago on a Watchdog type programme.

Not just dodgy clothing; dodgy electrical items and dangerous children's toys; many fakes that look the part but have dodgy/dangerous materials, electrics or build quality.

Yes, I know most electronics are made in China, including Samsung and Apple, but the standards are very different 

[barry1010]

Having said all that I was fuming to see Boots are selling young children's nightwear and party clothes that have 'keep away from fire' labels.

[Prudie]

Why is the 3rd company I listed changed by AB and the first 2 not? It's actually the one I'd heard of the least. Startes with ali and ends with express.

[Prudie]

Also not sure about appliances but Samsung stopped having any of their phones made in China 5 years ago.

[barry1010]

My Samsung tablet was made in China but it's getting on a bit.

Apple still uses China. Many big name companies including LG, Ninja, Dell

[Buenchico]

>>> "Why is the 3rd company I listed changed by AB and the first 2 not?"

I suspect that even the Ed might not know the answer to that one!  It's been happening for many years, during which AB has changed both ownership and Eds.  It drives me up the wall because, while there's plenty of dodgy stuff advertised on the site, there are some absolute bargains there too and it's extremely hard to help people out who're looking for such items.  (For example, I bought a superb Android tablet from that site for just £50 including shipping and import VAT.  The site is also the first 'go to' site for amateur radio enthusiasts, like me, who're seeking antennas or connectors.  It's ridiculous that AB won't allow established users to recommend items on that site).