LONDON, July 20 -- The European Union's justice commissioner has expressed deep concern over hazardous goods being sold on Chinese online platforms Shein and Temu.

Michael McGrath said, "I am shocked by it, and I think we have a duty to protect European consumers," after reviewing items that violated EU safety laws, The Guardian reported.

He warned that 12 million low-value parcels from non-EU sellers enter the bloc daily, overwhelming national consumer protection systems.

McGrath is awaiting the results of a secret shopper operation to confirm suspicions that some Chinese retailers are bypassing EU regulations.

One of the most alarming examples was a baby soother with loose beads and no airflow hole, creating a serious choking risk....