Paris appeals court rejects France's attempt to suspend Shein's marketplaceParis Court of Appeal Decision and Implications for SheinBy Helen ReidBackground of the Legal DisputePARIS, March 19 (Reuters) - France's bid to suspend Chinese online retailer Shein’s marketplace was rejected by Paris' Court of Appeal on Thursday, a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children found for sale on its site. A December court ruling had already rejected the government's request, but the government appealed. Court Ruling Details"The appeals court confirmed the [December] judgment in all its dispositions, and rejected the other demands presented by the State," the court said in a statement. The court upheld the earlier ruling that Shein may not sell such products on its marketplace again without adequate age-verification measures. Despite the court ruling, Shein is still likely to face government pressure in France.

Source: The Guardian March 19, 2026 09:39 UTC