Some of the cosmetics and children’s water toys sold on three overseas e-commerce retail platforms have been found to contain harmful substances far exceeding the permitted safety levels, a state-run consumer organisation said on Friday.
In its examination of 88 products sold on Chinese e-commerce retail platforms — PDD Holdings’ Temu and Alibaba Group’s AliExpress — and Singapore-based Qoo10, the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) found 27 products, or 31 per cent, failed to meet the country’s safety standards, the KCA said in a statement.
Seven out of 40 cosmetics products turned out to contain harmful substances, such as tar, lead and cancer-causing chrome. Eleven out of 28 water toys for children carried toxic substances like phthalate plasticiser, heavy metals and preservatives, reports Yonhap news agency.
WhatsApp introduces screen sharing with audio for enhanced user experience
In a move that promises to revolutionize the way we connect, tech giant WhatsApp has announced a series of updates that will enhance the calling experience for its users across desktop and mobile devices.
Since the introduction of WhatsApp in 2015, the platform has continued to evolve with the addition of group calls, video calls, and multi-platform support.
Now, the latest updates set to roll out over the next few weeks are poised to take calling to a whole new level.
One of the most exciting updates is the introduction of screen sharing with audio, allowing users to watch videos together while sharing their audio.
This feature is set to transform the way friends and family interact on the platform, bringing them even closer despite physical distance.
In addition, the number of participants on a video call has been increased to up to 32 people across all devices, offering users the opportunity to connect with larger groups in a seamless and engaging manner.
Furthermore, the addition of the speaker spotlight feature will greatly enhance the user experience, mak