France Eases Demand for Shein Site Suspension, Seeks Safety Controls

French authorities have called on online retailer Shein to implement stricter safety controls. This follows the discovery of prohibited items, including childlike sex dolls and banned weapons, on its platform. On Friday, France retreated from an initial push for a full three-month suspension of the site. Instead, it demanded that Shein establish new protective measures. The required controls include robust age verification systems and improved product filtering. These steps aim to prevent the relisting of illegal items. The move highlights increasing regulatory pressure on major e-commerce platforms. Governments are demanding they actively police their sites for harmful content.