Temu

Reasons to avoid

1. High risk of forced labor in supply chains, particularly concerning products linked to the Xinjiang region. The U.S. Congress has criticized Temu for lacking compliance programs to prevent forced labor goods.AP News2023-06-22
2. Extensive data collection and privacy concerns. Reports indicate collection of biometric data, precise location, and more, leading to lawsuits and investigations by multiple governments.CBS News2024-02-20
3. Environmental impact from air freight shipping model (20-30x more emissions than sea freight) and promotion of disposable consumption culture.GreenMatch2024-01-01
4. Lack of transparency in supply chains and manufacturing processes, with no audits to ensure supplier compliance with labor laws.Alliance for American Manufacturing2023-06-23