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Shein Avoids French Site Block After Illegal Listings Are Removed

Regulators keep the marketplace on a tight leash, with ongoing probes, customs seizures plus an EU referral.

Overview

  • France’s DGCCRF reported on Friday that it found no remaining illegal items on Shein, including child abuse depictions, knives or restricted medicines.
  • Authorities said Shein deleted flagged product categories within roughly 48 hours, removing many non‑apparel offerings during the review window.
  • A Paris court case and four investigations linked to childlike sex dolls continue despite the decision not to block the site for now.
  • Customs have seized hundreds of thousands of Shein parcels that remain under inspection, and sanctions are being considered.
  • The government plans new cases against other marketplaces and has asked the European Commission to investigate, with a fresh national assessment requested for next week.