A parliamentary inquiry has found that nearly 90% of furniture sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms, including Shein and Temu, fails to meet safety standards. The investigation, reported by satirical weekly Le Canard enchaîné, warns of risks such as falls, hanging hazards, and strangulation.
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The inquiry, led by MPs Romain Eskenazi and Antoine Vermorel-Marques, highlights the dangers of ultra-fast manufacturing, where products are often rushed to market without proper safety checks. The French Furniture Federation confirmed the high rate of non-compliance, noting that Temu is the third most visited online marketplace in France after Amazon and LeBonCoin.
Previous concerns with imported Chinese products have included hazardous toys, polluting clothing, and unsafe dolls. The new findings indicate that consumers may face serious health risks, and the report's conclusions are scheduled for publication on 10 December 2025.
The inquiry underscores the need for stricter controls on imported goods and calls attention to the perils of ultra-fast production cycles in the global e-commerce market.
Source: www.lecanardenchaine.fr
