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EU Asks Shein to Explain Alleged Sales of Illegal Goods Under Digital Services Act

The European Commission has formally asked Shein to supply information regarding alleged sales of illegal products under the EU Digital Services Act. The request, announced in a Wednesday statement, is part of enforcement efforts to ensure large online marketplaces comply with new EU rules. It signals heightened regulatory scrutiny of cross-border e-commerce but does not itself prove wrongdoing.

02:12 PM, 11/26/2025Technology
EU Asks Shein to Explain Alleged Sales of Illegal Goods Under Digital Services Act

The European Commission has asked Chinese online retailer Shein to provide information about alleged sales of illegal products under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), the Commission said in a statement on Wednesday.

The DSA sets new obligations for large online platforms and marketplaces to tackle illegal content and products on their services. The Commission's request is part of the law's enforcement framework and aims to ensure transparency and compliance from major e-commerce actors.

This move reflects increasing regulatory scrutiny of cross-border online marketplaces and fast-fashion platforms. It does not itself indicate wrongdoing by the company; the request seeks details that will help regulators assess whether any breaches of EU rules have occurred.

Shein, which operates globally as a fast-fashion e‑retailer, has been under heightened attention from regulators in several jurisdictions; the Commission's information request is a formal step in its review process.

Reporting: Charlotte Van Campenhout
Editing: Benoit Van Overstraeten

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