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Shein banned sex dolls on its marketplace and temporarily delisted the "adult products" category

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Posted on November 3, 2025

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· Last updated: January 21, 2026

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PARIS (Reuters) -Chinese online retailer Shein said on Monday it imposed a full ban on sex dolls on its marketplace and temporarily delisted the "adult products" category after French consumer

Shein Enforces Ban on Sex Dolls and Suspends Adult Products Category

Shein's Policy Changes on Adult Products

PARIS (Reuters) -Chinese online retailer Shein said on Monday it imposed a full ban on sex dolls on its marketplace and temporarily delisted the "adult products" category after French consumer watchdog spotted childlike sex dolls two days ago.

Consumer Watchdog's Findings

France's Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) had said late on Saturday it spotted the dolls on the website along with several other pornographic items such as adult-looking sex dolls, and had reported the matter to judicial authorities.

Marketplace Compliance and Regulations

(Reporting by Inti Landauro, editing by Helen Reid)

Key Takeaways

Shein bans sex dolls on its marketplace.
Temporary suspension of adult products category.
French watchdog found childlike sex dolls.
DGCCRF reported findings to authorities.
Shein aims for marketplace compliance.

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Shein banned sex dolls on its marketplace and temporarily delisted the "adult products" category

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