Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Chinese online fast fashion giant Shein, with a focus on potential state law breaches related to labor practices, product safety, and data collection. According to his office, Shein's business practices are under scrutiny regarding the use of toxic or hazardous materials in its products and whether it provides misleading information about these safety standards and sourcing.
The probe will also delve into concerns surrounding consumer privacy, as well as allegations of deceptive marketing practices by the company. The investigation marks a new chapter in the long-running saga surrounding Shein's online platform, which has been criticized for allowing the sale of illicit goods – including illegal firearms and childlike sex dolls – across multiple countries.
The move comes on the heels of recent developments in France, where authorities have taken steps to suspend Shein's business operations due to its non-compliance with local consumer protection regulations. Additionally, last year saw the US government taking a closer look at Shein and fellow low-cost retailer Temu over concerns about product safety standards.
The investigation is seen as part of Paxton's efforts to protect Texans from what he perceives as corporate malfeasance, particularly in industries often associated with exploitation and environmental degradation.
The probe will also delve into concerns surrounding consumer privacy, as well as allegations of deceptive marketing practices by the company. The investigation marks a new chapter in the long-running saga surrounding Shein's online platform, which has been criticized for allowing the sale of illicit goods – including illegal firearms and childlike sex dolls – across multiple countries.
The move comes on the heels of recent developments in France, where authorities have taken steps to suspend Shein's business operations due to its non-compliance with local consumer protection regulations. Additionally, last year saw the US government taking a closer look at Shein and fellow low-cost retailer Temu over concerns about product safety standards.
The investigation is seen as part of Paxton's efforts to protect Texans from what he perceives as corporate malfeasance, particularly in industries often associated with exploitation and environmental degradation.
. I mean, who wants to wear clothes made with toxic materials or have their info sold out without consent? It's crazy that they've been able to get away with it for as long as they have. And those childlike sex dolls? Ugh, just the thought of them makes my skin crawl 
. As a parent, I want to protect my kids from all sorts of things online, and this is definitely one thing we need to be vigilant about.
Either way, I hope it leads to better practices for consumers and workers alike. We deserve better than to be exploited by companies that don't care about our well-being 
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It's like 0% tolerance for exploitation in Paxton's book. And it makes sense he'd want to keep an eye on companies that are basically profiting off people's vulnerabilities.
. And now that France is stepping in, maybe we'll see some global pressure build on companies like Shein.
The numbers don't lie: 85% of people are worried about online tracking, while 75% want more transparency on product sourcing. Time to hold companies like Shein accountable... 
shein is a major player in the online fast fashion game and its not surprising theyd get scrutiny over stuff like labor practices and safety standards... but what about all the other countries that have allowed them to operate without issue? france was supposed to suspend them for non-compliance, but did that actually happen? 
i remember buying some clothes from them last year and they were so cheap it felt like a steal but now i'm wondering if its too good to be true 
my sister is an environmentalist and she's been saying the same thing about fast fashion for ages, it makes sense now why there are all those documentaries out there warning us about the harm it causes 
anyway back to shein, i hope they get shut down or at least do some serious changes to their business practices 
. Companies like this operate in the gray areas for a reason, and it'll take more than just one AG to put a stop to it.
... maybe now Shein will be forced to start prioritizing worker safety and sustainability over profits. A girl can dream, right? 
first they're selling toxic materials in their clothes, then they're lying about the safety standards... it's like, how can one company be so reckless with people's health and well-being? 
also, those childlike sex dolls on their site are literally disturbing 
. anyway, i hope ken paxton is able to dig up some real evidence and get shein held accountable 
maybe this will make other companies think twice before putting profits over people 
and don't even get me started on the data collection stuff, i mean what do they really want from us? 
my conspiracy theory alert is going off right now, i think shein is just a puppet for some big corporation trying to control our consumer habits... mark my words 
theyre literally selling toxic materials online and lying about it to consumers? that's wild. also can we talk about how suspiciously convenient it is that france suspended shein's ops right as this investigation was going down 
guess thats what happens when ur a big corporation and u dont play by the rules 
I'm so sorry to hear that Shein is facing another round of scrutiny 
. It's heartbreaking to think about the potential harm their products could be causing to people's health and wellbeing 
. Fingers crossed this investigation leads to real change! 
. It's not like they're the only ones doing this, but it's good that someone's holding them accountable. I hope they actually follow through with some real changes instead of just slapping a slap on the wrist 
. The fact that France took action first makes me think maybe there's more to this than just politics 
i mean we all know they're selling all sorts of sketchy stuff on there from fake guns to child sex dolls 
. The whole fast fashion thing is a nightmare, and it's amazing how much harm these companies can cause without even realizing it 
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I get that corporate malfeasance is bad news, but shouldn't we be focusing on systemic issues and supporting companies that prioritize sustainability and fair labor practices? 
anyway I think it's kinda cool that Ken Paxton is stepping up to investigate their shady business practices 
but also, can you imagine having to navigate through all those dodgy products online 
like what even is a 'childlike sex doll' 
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