Overview
- France’s consumer watchdog said the listings on Shein had a pedopornographic character and referred the case to the public prosecutor, prompting immediate removal by the company.
- Economy Minister Roland Lescure warned he will seek to block Shein’s access to the French market if such violations recur, citing 24‑hour removal rules and acknowledging VPN workarounds.
- Paris prosecutors opened four investigations targeting Shein, AliExpress, Temu and Wish over illegal content accessible to minors, with specific child‑sexual representation allegations for Shein and AliExpress.
- Shein stated it condemned the content and announced a global prohibition on sex‑doll products on its platform, while authorities reported similar items on rival marketplaces.
- A parliamentary inquiry summoned Shein representatives within 15 days and protesters rallied in Paris ahead of the company’s first permanent store opening at BHV Marais on November 5, after three French fines this year totaling €191 million.