Shein announced on Monday that it will ban the online sale of sex dolls resembling children on its platform, following a ruling against the company by the French authorities.
In its statement, the company stated that it is imposing a “complete ban on sex-doll-type products” and has removed all listings and images related to them. The ban will apply worldwide.
Just days before Shein is set to open its first physical store in Paris, the French Finance Minister had threatened to ban the company from the country if it continued to sell dolls resembling children.
The first physical Shein store in Paris opens today, sparking backlash due to poor working conditions in its factories.
The Chinese company also said it would cooperate with judicial authorities, disclosing the names of individuals who purchased the specific sex dolls.
Shein’s Executive Chairman, Donald Tang, stated: “These listings were uploaded by third-party suppliers, but I take personal responsibility.”
Shein has faced widespread criticism over labor conditions in its supplier factories and its environmental impact, driven by its ultra-fast-fashion model.
France has already imposed three fines on the company in 2025, totaling €191 million. The penalties were issued for failure to comply with cookie regulations, false advertising, misleading product information, and failure to disclose the presence of plastic microfibers in its products.
Source: Guardian
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