The Asian e-commerce giant Shein has been offering third-party products again for a few days now. This comes two months after the company itself blocked them due to several banned items. Shein confirmed this to the AFP news agency on Wednesday.
“After a thorough review of our control and compliance systems, we have initiated a gradual and strictly controlled reintroduction of a selection of marketplace products in France from the most experienced and established providers,” explained Shein.
On December 19, a Paris court rejected the state’s request to temporarily block the Shein website in France. It classified the measure as “disproportionate” after the illegal products were voluntarily removed.
Among other things, sex dolls that looked like little girls were found on the platform, as were Category A weapons and banned medications. This had prompted the state to demand this radical measure.
The court simply ordered Shein not to resume selling adult pornographic products without setting up an effective age filter.
After the scandal surrounding the sale of these child-like dolls, the company, which was founded in China and based in Singapore, blocked its entire marketplace in France. As of November 5, Shein only sold its affordable and ever-changing clothing collections there, which are mostly made in China and made from synthetic materials.
At the beginning of the year, Shein is once again opening its platform to third-party providers and its own products outside of the clothing sector. This comes despite the state saying it will appeal the court decision.
The jewelry, accessories, decoration, DIY supplies and furniture categories are available again. The same applies to the games and toys sector, where only large brands such as Lego, Hasbro and Mattel are represented.
After Shein acknowledged vulnerabilities and conducted an internal audit, the company says it will take a “gradual and responsible approach” to reopening. This is intended to ensure all requirements for quality, compliance with regulations and consumer safety.
The company did not give a date for a full reopening of the website.
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