EU to investigate Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls and weapons

The EU has launched a formal investigation into Shein over suspected breaches of European laws, including the sale of illegal products like childlike sex dolls and weapons. Initiated after the EU requested information from Shein last year, the inquiry will examine Shein's service design, specifically its potential for addiction through bonus programs and gamification, and its recommender systems. The EU suspects Shein's systems are not effectively preventing the sale of illegal items and that its recommender systems lack transparency, potentially violating the Digital Services Act. This follows a similar investigation into Temu and concerns raised by the French government regarding illegal products on Shein's platform, which led to calls for stricter controls.

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