Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on November 14, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
France's consumer watchdog reports illicit sales on Wish, Temu, AliExpress, eBay, and Joom, raising safety concerns.
PARIS (Reuters) -French consumer watchdog found that beside Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein five other online platforms used to sell illicit products in the country, French Commerce Minister Serge Papin told newspaper Le Parisien, in an interview released on Friday.
The platforms were Wish, Temu, AliExpress, eBay and Joom, the newspaper said.
Earlier this month, the French consumer watchdog sparked an outrage against Shein when it said had spotted child-like sex dolls and other illicit products on the Chinese giant's marketplace.
(Reporting by Inti Landauro, editing by Alessandro Parodi)
An online platform is a digital space that allows users to interact, share, and conduct transactions. Examples include e-commerce sites and social media networks.
Compliance refers to the adherence to laws, regulations, and guidelines set by governing bodies. In finance, it ensures that institutions operate within legal frameworks.
Consumer perception is how buyers view a brand or product based on their experiences, beliefs, and attitudes. It significantly influences purchasing decisions.
Illicit products are items that are illegal to sell or distribute, often due to safety concerns, copyright infringement, or violations of trade regulations.
Retail trade involves the sale of goods and services directly to consumers. It encompasses various businesses, including online retailers and physical stores.
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