Shein Women's Platform Mary Jane Heels
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Summary
Shein Women's Platform Mary Jane Heels score 1/100. Independent lab testing by Greenpeace (2025) found cadmium at 1.2x, phthalate DBP at 1.1x, and DEHP at 110x EU REACH legal limits. Also detected 5 PAH compounds and additional VOCs. Cadmium is a probable carcinogen damaging kidneys, lungs, liver, and cardiovascular system. Combined with extreme DEHP contamination, these heels contain a dangerous mixture of heavy metals and plasticizers.
Contaminants 4
Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing
Cadmium 1.2× EU limit High
Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. Cadmium exceeds REACH limit. Probable carcinogen that damages kidneys, lungs, liver, nervous and cardiovascular systems. Reduces fertility and lowers birthweight.
Independent third-party testing.
Phthalate: DEHP 110× EU limit High
Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate at 110 times the legal limit. Extreme contamination; endocrine disruptor toxic to reproductive system.
Independent third-party testing.
Phthalate: DBP 1.1× EU limit High
Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. DBP just above REACH limit plus 5 PAH compounds detected. PAHs are carcinogenic and bioaccumulate in the food chain.
Independent third-party testing.
PAH Compounds Detected Moderate
Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. DBP just above REACH limit plus 5 PAH compounds detected. PAHs are carcinogenic and bioaccumulate in the food chain.
Independent third-party testing.
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