The French government has halted the administrative suspension procedure against Shein after the Chinese group removed illicit products from its platform. Shein remains under surveillance and faces ongoing judicial proceedings. This decision represents a victory for the executive, which continues to pressure the platform.
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, coinciding with the opening of Shein's first physical store at BHV in Paris, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the launch of an administrative procedure to suspend access to the platform in France. The executive had given the Chinese giant a 48-hour ultimatum to remove prohibited products, such as pedopornographic dolls and category A weapons.
Thursday evening, Shein sent a bailiff's report to Bercy, proving its compliance. The platform also temporarily suspended its marketplace activity, selling only its own brand products until further notice. Friday evening, the government announced the halt of the administrative procedure, hailing it as a 'fundamental victory.' Shein remains, however, 'under close surveillance by state services.'
Judicial proceedings continue, including the one initiated by Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez to request the site's blocking, aimed at 'permanently stopping the serious damage to public order caused by Shein's failures.' New actions are planned against other platforms like AliExpress, where sales of illicit products have been observed.
Serge Papin, Minister of Commerce and Purchasing Power, stated on RMC: 'the Shein of today is not at all the one from Wednesday.' Shein responded in a statement by taking 'note of the government's decision' and affirming it remains 'engaged in dialogue with French authorities to address the expressed concerns.'