Overview
- French customs began an unprecedented operation at Roissy‑CDG to block and open roughly 200,000 Shein parcels, with initial findings citing non‑compliant cosmetics, dangerous toys, counterfeits and faulty appliances.
- The government formally gave Shein 48 hours to remove illegal products via the DGCCRF process, with potential outcomes including dereferencing or suspension if violations persist.
- The interior ministry referred the case to the courts seeking a site block to halt what it describes as repeated, serious harm to public order, with expedited proceedings now pending in Paris.
- France asked the European Commission to investigate and consider sanctions under the Digital Services Act, which could include fines of up to 6% of global revenue and, in last resort, restrictions coordinated with Ireland as Shein’s EU establishment.
- Shein temporarily suspended its marketplace in France and removed many third‑party listings, while its executive chair offered cooperation in a letter to ministers as a first government progress update is due within 48 hours.