The European Commission has opened an investigation into online retailer Shein, including on how it limits the sale of illegal products such as “child-like sex dolls”. “The Digital Services Act keeps shoppers safe, protects their wellbeing and empowers them with information about the algorithms they are interacting with. This includes “content which could constitute child sexual abuse material such as child-like sex dolls,” it said. Now that it has launched its probe, the European Commission said it will continue to gather evidence to assist with its investigation. Coimisiún na Méan said: "We are very happy to be supporting the European Commission in the opening of formal proceedings against Shein.

Source: Irish Examiner February 17, 2026 23:28 UTC