EU to investigate Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls and weapons

The Guardian World

by Lisa O’Carroll

February 17, 2026

Bloc also examines ‘addictive design’ of shopping site, including rewards, and its recommender systems Business live – latest updates The EU is to open a formal investigation into the Chinese retailer Shein over multiple suspected breaches of European laws including the sale of childlike sex dolls and weapons. The European Commission said on Tuesday it had launched the inquiry after demanding information from the fast-growing company last year. Continue reading...

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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/17/2026