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France found Wish, Temu, AliExpress, eBay, Joom sold illicit products, Le Parisien reports

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Posted on November 14, 2025

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France found Wish, Temu, AliExpress, eBay, Joom sold illicit products, Le Parisien reports

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PARIS (Reuters) -French consumer watchdog found that beside Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein five other online platforms used to sell illicit products in the country, French Commerce Minister Serge

France Identifies Wish, Temu, AliExpress, eBay, and Joom for Illicit Sales

The platforms were Wish, Temu, AliExpress, eBay and Joom, the newspaper said.

Earlier this month, the French consumer watchdog sparked an outrage against Shein when it said had spotted child-like sex dolls and other illicit products on the Chinese giant's marketplace.

(Reporting by Inti Landauro, editing by Alessandro Parodi)

Key Takeaways

France's consumer watchdog identifies illicit sales on major platforms.
Platforms include Wish, Temu, AliExpress, eBay, and Joom.
The report follows previous findings against Shein.
French Commerce Minister Serge Papin comments on the issue.
The watchdog's findings raise consumer safety concerns.

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Compliance refers to the adherence to laws, regulations, and guidelines set by governing bodies. In finance, it ensures that institutions operate within legal frameworks.

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Consumer perception is how buyers view a brand or product based on their experiences, beliefs, and attitudes. It significantly influences purchasing decisions.

What are illicit products?

Illicit products are items that are illegal to sell or distribute, often due to safety concerns, copyright infringement, or violations of trade regulations.

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