Overview
- France’s DGCCRF said product descriptions and categorisation left little doubt the dolls were child‑pornographic and referred the matter to prosecutors as well as Arcom, also citing missing age filters for pornographic content.
- Shein said it removed the listings, opened an internal inquiry and announced a global, total ban on sex‑doll‑type products, with CEO Donald Tang taking responsibility and a dedicated team being set up to strengthen controls.
- Economy Minister Roland Lescure warned Shein could be blocked from the French market if such listings recur, noting French law allows orders to remove illegal content within 24 hours and carries prison terms and fines for violations.
- The DGCCRF issued a formal notice urging urgent corrective measures as Shein prepares to open its first permanent Paris store at BHV Marais on Wednesday, a launch that has triggered supplier withdrawals and protests.
- French authorities fined Shein €191 million earlier in 2025 and EU scrutiny continues; officials also said AliExpress removed similar items and now faces legal action in France over ‘child‑porn‑style’ dolls.