"After the attention from French authorities, the commission suspects that Shein's system may pose a systemic risk for consumers across the entire European Union, it said in a statement. The commission's formal proceedings under the Digital Services Act (DSA) allow it to continue gathering evidence, conduct interviews, and request information from Shein or third parties, it said. The sweeping DSA legislation, adopted in 2022, aims to protect consumers and combat the spread of illicit goods and services across the EU."
"The European Commission launched an investigation into online retail giant Shein over its sale of child-like sex dolls, weapons, and the addictive design of its service. The probe announced on Tuesday comes after an uproar in France in November when the country's consumer watchdog said it discovered childlike sex dolls on Shein's website that left little doubt as to their paedophilic nature."
"Singapore-based Shein, which was founded in China, said the company would cooperate with the investigation. We share the commission's objective of ensuring a safe and trusted online environment and will continue to engage constructively on this procedure, it said in a statement. The commission said it previously sent Shein three requests for information about the presence of illegal goods on its marketplace and recommender system."
The European Commission opened a formal Digital Services Act investigation into Shein after French authorities flagged childlike sex dolls and other illegal items on the platform. The probe examines Shein's internal systems, including marketplace listings and recommender algorithms, for potential systemic risks to consumers across the EU. The commission can gather evidence, interview witnesses, and request documents from Shein and third parties. Regulators previously sent three information requests, including specific questions about how the platform prevents minors' exposure to age-inappropriate content and the circulation of illegal products. Shein said it will cooperate and engage constructively with the procedure.
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