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Fast fashion: 69% of our clothes contain toxic chemicals

Euronews · Jul 2, 2026, 8:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The European Union is implementing a new tax on imports, to limit purchases from fast-fashion e-platforms like SHEIN, Temu, and similar. Their bargain price tags hide a toxic reality, as testing reveals these ultra-cheap garments carry a hidden cost to human health.

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