Shein Bans Sex Dolls After France Threatens Retailer Ban Over Childlike Products

Shein's Ban on Sex Dolls

• 🛍️ Shein has implemented a complete ban on sex dolls and temporarily suspended its 'adult products' category.
• 🇫🇷 This action follows significant backlash in France over the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance.

French Government's Response

• ⚖️ French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire threatened to ban Shein in France if such products were sold again.
• 🔍 France's consumer watchdog discovered the dolls, along with other adult items, on Shein's platform.
• 🚨 The matter was reported to judicial authorities, with the High Commissioner for Children emphasizing the severity of possessing such items.

Shein's Actions and Controls

• 🚫 Shein stated it has imposed strict sanctions on merchants and enhanced controls.
• 🔑 This includes extending a keyword blacklist to prevent sellers from bypassing the rules.

Public Reaction and Store Opening

• ✊ A small protest against Shein's alleged involvement in 'pedo criminality' occurred outside its new Paris store.
• 🏢 The director of the BHV department store, where Shein is opening a permanent location, stated that the e-commerce giant responded immediately upon being notified.