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Posted on November 5, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleFrance plans to suspend Shein until it meets regulatory standards, as instructed by the Prime Minister. Shein has yet to respond.
PARIS (Reuters) -France is starting the process to suspend online fast-fashion retailer Shein until it complies with French laws and regulations, the finance ministry said on Wednesday.
"On the Prime Minister's instructions, the government is initiating proceedings to suspend Shein for as long as necessary for the platform to demonstrate to the authorities that all of its content is finally in compliance with our laws and regulations," the ministry said in a statement
Shein was not immediately available to comment.
(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; Editing by GV De Clercq)
Regulatory compliance refers to the adherence of companies to laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications relevant to their business processes. It ensures that organizations operate within the legal framework established by governing bodies.
E-commerce, or electronic commerce, is the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet. It includes various transactions such as online shopping, electronic payments, and internet banking.
A suspension process is a legal procedure where a business or entity is temporarily halted from operating due to non-compliance with regulations. This allows time for the entity to rectify issues before resuming operations.
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