Overview
- Paris prosecutors assigned four investigations to the Office for Minors targeting Shein, AliExpress, Temu and Wish for content accessible to minors, with Shein and AliExpress also probed for alleged pedopornographic representations.
- France’s DGCCRF referred the platforms after documenting listings for sexual dolls with a childlike appearance and broader adult content reachable without age checks, while Arcom was notified.
- Shein says it removed the listings, imposed a global ban on all sexual dolls, temporarily dereferenced its adult category and pledged full cooperation with investigators, including providing buyer information if requested.
- Economic minister Roland Lescure warned he will seek to block Shein from the French market in case of repeat violations, and a parliamentary mission summoned the company to testify within fifteen days.
- Despite protests and mounting political pressure, BHV will open a 1,200 m² Shein space in Paris on Wednesday, as AliExpress also says the flagged listings were taken down and police prepare for heightened security at the launch.