Shein Yanks Controversial Child-like Dolls Off Shelves Following French Regulatory Intervention
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Chinese e-commerce giant Shein recently removed a questionable product line, featuring childlike sex dolls, from its online platform. This action was prompted by the discovery and notification from France’s Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control (DGCCRF). The French authority voiced concerns over the products, which were suggestive of child pornography.
Initiative from French Consumer Watchdog
The DGCCRF found, apart from the childlike sex dolls, several other inappropriate items, including adult-looking sex dolls. They promptly reported their findings to the legal authorities. The DGCCRF stated that the product descriptions and the doll’s categorization on the website clearly indicated the pornographic nature of the content.
The agency further noted that the website did not have any effective filtering measures in place to restrict minors and sensitive audiences from accessing such adult content.
Shein’s Response
In response, Shein immediately took action to remove the implicated products from its platform. A spokesperson for the company communicated via email that they had acted promptly upon becoming aware of these significant issues.
The company stressed its strict policy against content or products violating its internal standards or legal requirements, emphasizing its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy in such matters.
Physical Expansion in France
Shein, a fast-fashion enterprise based in China, is planning to establish its first physical store in France. The store is scheduled to open on Wednesday at the Bazar de l’Hôtel de Ville (BVH) in Paris. The company’s aggressive pricing strategy has caused some disquiet among traditional French apparel retailers, who feel that Shein is undermining their business model.
Additionally, Shein has announced plans to open five more stores within France.
Questions & Answers
What was the response of Shein to the discovery of inappropriate products on their platform?
Shein immediately removed the products upon being notified by the DGCCRF.
What is Shein’s policy regarding content or products that breach its principles or laws?
Shein has a strict no-tolerance policy towards any content or products that infringe upon its internal policies or applicable laws.
What are Shein’s expansion plans in France?
Shein is planning to open its first physical store in Paris and has plans to open five more stores within France.