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France Refers Six Online Marketplaces to Prosecutors Over Illegal Listings

The referrals follow DGCCRF checks that uncovered childlike sex dolls, category A weapons, plus failures to shield minors.

Overview

  • AliExpress and Joom were found to have offered sexualised dolls resembling children, while Wish, Temu, AliExpress and eBay listed prohibited category A weapons such as brass knuckles and machetes.
  • Wish, Temu and Amazon were cited for not complying with obligations to prevent minors from accessing pornographic images, with Amazon flagged only for filtering failures.
  • Authorities say the illicit listings have been removed and the cases have been referred to the Paris prosecutor, with legal dossiers already filed or being finalized.
  • Shein, which prompted the sweep, removed offending items; the state has requested its suspension, with a Paris court hearing set for 26 November and a National Assembly hearing expected Tuesday.
  • Commerce Minister Serge Papin will convene EU commerce ministers in Paris on 27 November to coordinate a broader response, alongside EU moves to end the under-€150 small‑parcel duty exemption.