Overview
- Economy Minister Roland Lescure warned he would ban Shein from the French market if such listings reappear, calling the items illegal.
- France’s consumer watchdog within the economy ministry said product descriptions left little doubt about a child‑pornographic character and notified judicial authorities.
- Investigations are expected following the referral, marking a further escalation in national enforcement against the platform.
- Shein said the disputed products were removed and announced an internal review, stating the content was unacceptable.
- The case unfolds as the EU probes potential breaches of consumer and platform rules and after France fined Shein this year over cookies, misleading ads, and undeclared microplastics, with Germany’s Stiftung Warentest warning about toxic products.