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Posted on November 7, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleThe European Commission will meet with Shein after France requested an investigation into alleged non-compliant products on its platform.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Representatives of the European Commission and Shein will meet on Friday, a spokesperson of the Commission said, after the French government called for an investigation into the Chinese e-commerce group due to the alleged sale of child-like sex dolls and banned weapons on its marketplace.
The Commission has powers to investigate large online platforms for breaches of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), which requires they collect and verify information on third-party sellers and check their marketplaces for non-compliant products.
"This afternoon, our Commission's services working on the DSA will be in touch with Shein representatives ... we will take it from there and take potential next steps under the DSA," the spokesperson said.
(Reporting by Alessandro Parodi, editing by Benoit Van Overstraeten)
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the day-to-day operations of the EU.
Compliance refers to the process of adhering to laws, regulations, and guidelines set by governing bodies, ensuring that organizations operate within legal and ethical boundaries.
An investigation is a systematic inquiry to gather information and evidence regarding a specific issue, often conducted by authorities to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
The Digital Services Act is a legislative framework by the European Union aimed at regulating digital services, ensuring safer online environments, and holding platforms accountable for harmful content.
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