EU Investigates Shein Over ‘Addictive Designs’ and Sales of Childlike Sex Dolls The European Union has launched an in-depth investigation into online fashion retailer Shein under the Digital Services Act. The probe is investigating the sale of illegal products, including child sexual abuse material and child-like sex dolls. This action follows similar scrutiny in France concerning illegal weapons and lifelike sex dolls resembling young girls.

• The European Union has opened an in-depth investigation into Shein.
• The investigation is under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
• Shein is being investigated for the sale of illegal items, including child sexual abuse material and child-like sex dolls.
• The company’s “addictive design” is also under scrutiny.
• France previously investigated Shein for similar issues, including lifelike sex dolls resembling young girls and illegal weapons.