European Union: European Commission investigation into Shein over alleged sale of illegal products and age-inappropriate content
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
26 Nov 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
supranational
Timeline of events
European Commission sent request for information to Shein under Digital Services Act
On 26 November 2025, the European Commission sent a request for information to Shein under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The request follows preliminary indications that illegal goods, including child-like sex dolls and weapons, are being offered …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government