Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into Chinese e-commerce giant Shein, alleging violations of state laws related to labor practices, product safety, and consumer protection. According to sources close to the investigation, Paxton's office is scrutinizing the company's use of toxic materials in its products and whether it provides misleading information about product safety and ethical sourcing.
The Texas probe also delves into privacy concerns and data collection at Shein, a move that comes on the heels of recent criticism surrounding the company's practices. Just last month, French authorities uncovered illicit items – including illegal weapons and childlike sex dolls – available on the platform, prompting France to take action against the business.
This investigation is not a standalone affair; similar concerns have been raised in the US about Shein's practices. Last year, there were signs that regulators might take action against Shein and its low-cost rival Temu over issues of product safety, sparking fears about the proliferation of hazardous goods on online platforms.
The Texas probe also delves into privacy concerns and data collection at Shein, a move that comes on the heels of recent criticism surrounding the company's practices. Just last month, French authorities uncovered illicit items – including illegal weapons and childlike sex dolls – available on the platform, prompting France to take action against the business.
This investigation is not a standalone affair; similar concerns have been raised in the US about Shein's practices. Last year, there were signs that regulators might take action against Shein and its low-cost rival Temu over issues of product safety, sparking fears about the proliferation of hazardous goods on online platforms.
they're basically getting away with murder lol just kidding but seriously how can a company get away with putting toxic materials in their products and lying about it too? 
it's like they think they're above the law or something. i mean france had to take action against them and now texas is on the case... it's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt 
i'm so glad someone is finally speaking out against these companies' shady practices. anyone else heard about shein? have u bought anything from them before? 
... like, I know Shein's got some serious issues goin' on! Who knew they were usin' toxic materials in their products?! That's major red flag right there 
. And them privacy concerns? Major yikes! 
Like, how do you even allow that kinda stuff?! It's like, basic common sense and morals are gone from the company 
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At least some state laws in Texas are tryin' to step up and hold 'em accountable 
. Fingers crossed we see some serious changes comin' outta this investigation 
I mean, what's good about Shein? Is it just because they're cheap and trendy? 
Don't get me wrong, I love shopping online as much as the next person, but this whole thing with them using toxic materials in their products is seriously concerning...and also kinda weird that they're making all these "toxic" clothes 
. The whole thing with Temu and those childlike sex dolls was pretty wild 
. I mean, we've got to protect ourselves and our kids from all the shady stuff out there 
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for allegedly using toxic materials in their products and lying about it 
. Like, I've heard of companies trying to cut costs by using cheaper materials but this sounds super shady 
. I mean, I know Shein has a huge following online but come on! 
The fact that they're making all this money off of people's personal info is just not right 
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. Like, who else is going to sell cheap, trendy clothes and beauty products online? 
The thought of them getting in trouble too is just too much to handle 
. I guess we'll just have to keep an eye on this one 
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the french fiasco was super concerning, i'm glad france is taking action tho 
i mean, if they can do it, why cant texas? wanna see more info on this probe before i jump to conclusions 
France already took action against them, but it seems like TX is doin' its part too. Now we just gotta wait and see how this whole thing plays out. I'm hopin' Shein gets held accountable for their shady practices #ShainExposed 
and honestly, can't we just have some more transparent companies that care about their customers? 
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apparently they've been using super cheap synthetic fabrics that are basically made from plastic... no wonder their clothes are so affordable, but at what cost? 
. As it stands, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's investigation into the company's alleged labor and product safety violations has significant implications for consumer protection and data collection practices. The revelation of toxic materials in Shein's products raises concerns about the environmental impact of fast fashion and the responsibility that companies like Shein must take to ensure their operations are sustainable.
It's just common sense. And now we're hearing that the French authorities found some pretty disturbing stuff on their platform too... 
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. I've been following Temu for a while now, and it's just as sketchy as Shein 
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. I think it's time for some bigger accountability measures to be taken. Maybe a global investigation or something? It'd be sick if all these online marketplaces had to follow the same rules and regulations 
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