SHEINが危険すぎる件【科学的解説】

Summary

The video exposes alarming findings from a recent safety inspection in South Korea on products from major Chinese e-commerce platforms like AliExpress and Shein. Multiple harmful substances were discovered in over 330 imported items, including clothing, kitchenware, cosmetics, and children's products. These substances, such as carcinogenic chemicals, pose significant health risks, especially to vulnerable groups like children. The video emphasizes the dangers of these products, urges caution when purchasing from these platforms, and highlights broader concerns like labor rights and privacy issues associated with them.

Takeaways

• 😀 Hazardous substances were detected in multiple Chinese-imported products sold on major e-commerce platforms like AliExpress and Shein.
• 😀 A Korean safety inspection found harmful substances in over 330 imported products, surpassing local safety limits.
• 😀 Specific harmful chemicals, such as arylamine, were found in clothing items like panties, with levels exceeding safety limits by 2.9 times.
• 😀 Aryl amines are linked to serious health risks, including cancer, with several types classified as carcinogens by international health agencies.
• 😀 DEHP, a chemical used to make vinyl products more flexible, was found in items like inflatable beach toys, exceeding safety limits by 600 times.
• 😀 DEHP’s potential carcinogenic effects on humans remain uncertain, but it is recognized as a possible carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
• 😀 Cadmium, a toxic substance, was detected in kitchen items like pots, with concentrations surpassing safety limits by up to 97.4 times.
• 😀 Cadmium is known for causing long-term health issues, including kidney damage and cancer, and it can accumulate in the body over decades.
• 😀 Toxic substances like lead were found in various products, posing risks to organs like the brain, kidneys, and liver, especially for children.
• 😀 Nickel, though less dangerous than other substances, was detected in items like cosmetics and could cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Q & A

What safety issue was identified in Chinese e-commerce platforms like AliExpress and Shein?

The issue identified was the detection of harmful substances in products sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms, which exceeded safety standards in South Korea.

How many products were tested by South Korea, and what categories did they cover?

South Korea tested 330 products, including food containers, cosmetics, and clothing items, to check for harmful substances.

Which harmful substance was detected in panties, and how dangerous is it?

The harmful substance detected in panties was 'Aryl amine,' which is linked to cancer, particularly bladder cancer, and exceeds the safety limits by 2.9 times in South Korea.

What is 'Aryl amine,' and why is it a concern?

Aryl amine is a class of chemicals that can be derived from certain aromatic compounds. Some types are known to be carcinogenic, particularly causing bladder cancer, which makes them highly concerning when found in everyday products like clothing.

What is the significance of Aryl amine being classified as a Group 1 carcinogen?

Being classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) means there is sufficient evidence that Aryl amine is carcinogenic to humans, highlighting the severe health risks associated with exposure.

What substance was detected in inflatable items and children's toys, and what is its potential risk?

DEHP, a substance used in making vinyl products more flexible, was found in inflatable items and children's toys at levels 600 times above the safety limit. While its carcinogenic potential in humans is not confirmed, it is considered a possible carcinogen and is known to be toxic to animals.

What is DEHP, and why is it concerning in children's products?

DEHP is a chemical used to soften plastics, but it has been shown to have toxic effects on reproduction and development in animals. While its human carcinogenicity is not fully confirmed, it is still a substance of concern, especially in items that children may ingest or interact with frequently.

What are the dangers of Cadmium found in some products?

Cadmium is a highly toxic metal that can cause kidney damage, cancer, and other serious health issues. It has a cumulative effect, remaining in the body for decades and causing long-term damage. It was found in various products, including kitchenware, and exceeded safety limits significantly.

How does Cadmium accumulate in the body, and why is this dangerous?

Cadmium accumulates in the body over time because it is not easily excreted, which leads to long-term exposure and health problems such as kidney damage, bone disease, and cancer. This accumulation makes it particularly hazardous to human health.

What harmful substance was found in cosmetics like lipsticks and cheek powders?

A harmful bacterium called *Bacillus cereus* was detected in cosmetics like lipsticks and cheek powders, which can cause severe food poisoning and infections if ingested or applied to the skin.

Why is *Bacillus cereus* a concern in cosmetics?

*Bacillus cereus* is a bacterium that can lead to food poisoning, causing symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. If it contaminates cosmetics and is applied to the skin or ingested accidentally, it can lead to serious health risks, including gastrointestinal illness.

What is the overall issue with Chinese products sold through platforms like Shein and AliExpress?

The overall issue is the consistent detection of harmful substances in various products sold through these platforms, combined with concerns about poor labor conditions, intellectual property theft, and privacy violations. These issues make the use of such products risky despite their low price.