France Threatens Shein With Market Ban Over Childlike Sex Doll Listings

Overview

• Economy Minister Roland Lescure said he will request blocking Shein’s access to the French market if such items reappear or are not removed within 24 hours.
• The DGCCRF reported finding listings for sexual dolls with a childlike appearance on Shein and referred the case to the public prosecutor.
• Shein said it immediately removed the products and opened an internal investigation to identify and take down similar third‑party listings.
• The regulator said the descriptions left little doubt about the pedopornographic nature of the items and noted that online distribution can carry up to seven years in prison and a €100,000 fine.
• High commissioner for childhood Sarah El Haïry plans to summon major e‑commerce platforms to identify responsible suppliers, while Lescure acknowledged a national ban could be circumvented via VPNs.