US States Urge SEC to Verify Shein’s Forced Labor Compliance
- Attorneys general from 16 states sent letter to the SEC
- Bloomberg investigation found Shein products tied to Xinjiang
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Attorneys general from 16 US states sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission asking that it require fast-fashion retailer Shein to independently verify that its products aren’t made with forced labor.
The letter comes as Shein, which has been considering a public offering in the US according to reports, faces increased scrutiny around its trade, labor and environmental practices. It shows US pressure on the Singapore-based retailer, which makes the majority of its garments in China, is expanding beyond Washington.