"Shein, the clothing company that has built a massive reputation online for fast fashion, opened its first physical store in Paris on Wednesday. But not without controversy. The French Finance Ministry announced shortly afterward that it was suspending Shein's online platform until it complies with French laws and regulations. Days earlier, Shein came under fire from French authorities for listing a "childlike" sex doll for sale."
""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. Why is Shein under scrutiny? The company, that was founded in China, but is now based out of Singapore, has come under criticism for poor environmental, labor and human rights practices."
Shein opened its first physical store in Paris at BHV Marais across from Paris City Hall. The French Finance Ministry suspended Shein's online platform until compliance with French laws and regulations is demonstrated. French authorities discovered sex dolls on Shein's website described and categorized in ways indicating a childlike pornographic nature. Shein said it banned all sex dolls and temporarily removed its adult products category while reviewing procedures. Lawmakers will question Shein within two weeks, and the French economy minister warned he would seek to ban Shein's online store if similar incidents recur. Shein faces broader criticism for environmental, labor and human rights practices.
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