Shein has been reported to French authorities by the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) for allegedly selling "sex dolls with a childlike appearance" on its website. Shein has since delisted the products and stated it is investigating the matter.
Report to Authorities
France's consumer watchdog, the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF), has reported Shein to authorities. The report concerns the sale of "sex dolls with a childlike appearance" on the company's website. The DGCCRF stated that the online description and categorization of these dolls "makes it difficult to doubt the child pornography nature of the content."
Shein's Response
Shein has confirmed that the products in question were "immediately delisted as soon as we became aware of these serious issues." The company also stated that its team is "investigating how these listings circumvented our screening measures." Additionally, Shein is "conducting a comprehensive review to identify and remove any similar items that may be listed on our marketplace by other third-party vendors."