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France’s consumer watchdog discovered sex dolls with childlike appearances on Shein’s website, violating child protection laws and triggering legal action.
Economy Minister Roland Lescure warned France could ban the Chinese fast-fashion retailer if such incidents reoccur, with violations punishable by seven years prison.
The discovery emerges days before Shein opens its first Paris store, an announcement that sparked outrage among French retailers and gathered over 100,000 petition signatures.
PARIS — French authorities have warned they may block access to Shein after it emerged that the online fast fashion giant had been selling sex dolls with a childlike appearance.
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