Overview
- Officials say the move followed the discovery of sex-doll listings with childlike features on Shein’s marketplace.
- Shein acknowledged the French action, said it is cooperating with authorities, and temporarily removed third‑party seller listings in France.
- The company has deployed a Marketplace Integrity taskforce to conduct enhanced controls and reviews before seeking reinstatement.
- The website will remain inaccessible in France until Shein demonstrates compliance with national laws, according to the government.
- Germany’s retail association urged tougher steps at home, citing prior safety test failures and projecting €3.3 billion in 2025 sales for Shein and Temu, while French officials pressed the EU on potential sanctions, including fines of up to 6% of global revenue.