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Parents Warned Third of Sunglasses Sold on Sites Like Amazon and Ebay 'Unsafe'
- Researchers from Which? purchased twenty pairs of children's sunglasses from online platforms such as Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, and Temu, discovering that many models offered inadequate or inconsistent UV protection.
- The investigation found one third of the sunglasses lacked adequate UV protection, with two pairs showing dangerously low levels despite claiming full protection.
- All tested sunglasses missed mandatory UK safety markings such as CE or UKCA, and many made misleading UV blocking claims or had inconsistent filtering.
- Marketplaces including eBay, Amazon, AliExpress, Temu, Shein, and TikTok removed unsafe listings and stated they prioritize product safety with active monitoring and compliance measures.
- Which? director Rocio Concha urged the Government to strengthen the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill by imposing legal duties and heavy fines on marketplaces to ensure product safety.
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Wales OnlineParents warned third of sunglasses sold on sites like Amazon and Ebay 'unsafe'
Consumer watchdogs found misleading claims and 'dangerously low' protection
·Bristol, United Kingdom
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