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Balloons with illegal levels of chemicals that can cause cancer sold in UK shops

Platforms including Debenhams and eBay were found to be selling products with up to six times the legal limit of these harmful chemicals

The Independent UK

Balloons containing up to six times legal limit of carcinogens on sale

Which? found eight out of 21 balloons contained concentrations of potentially carcinogenic chemicals significantly above the UK’s permitted limit

Evening Standard

China shuts factory accused of making ‘childlike’ sex dolls as global backlash mounts

Factory under scrutiny suspected to be making customisable dolls with ’childlike pornography characteristics’

The Independent UK

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Explainer: Why the European Union Is Investigating Shein Over Child-Like Dolls and Illegal Weapons Listings

The Shein scandal, triggered by the discovery of child-like sex dolls and banned weapons on its online marketplace, has prompted French authorities and the European Commission to investigate the retailer under the EU Digital Services Act.

International Business Times UK

Shein Sex Doll Scandal: France Seeks Ban as Paris Erupts Over Sex Dolls and First Store Opening

France pushes to suspend Shein for childlike sex dolls as protests erupt in Paris over the brand's first permanent store opening in the capital.

International Business Times UK

Jumia Stock Pops: Here's Why One Hedge Fund Thinks The "Amazon Of Africa" Can Take On Temu And Shein

Jumia Technologies AG – ADR (NYSE:JMIA) shares are trading higher Friday morning after a Hunterbrook Media report argued that the long-struggling "Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) of Africa" is mounting a turnaround. The outlet's affiliated investment fund disclosed a long position in the stock.

Benzinga

UK retailers urge faster end to tax break on low-value imported goods

Primark, Currys and Boohoo criticise government for waiting until 2029 to phase out exemption on customs duty

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Europol seizes 8m fake and harmful toys in pre-Christmas crackdown

Agency warns shoppers to be vigilant online and on the high street, with counterfeit items often posing health risks

The Guardian - UK

France sues AliExpress and Joom over illegal child-like sex dolls

France will take online marketplaces AliExpress and Joom to court for selling child-like sex dolls, Commerce Minister Serge Papin announced on Wednesday. The move comes as Shein faces separate legal action for offering similar products.

Radio France Internationale

Paris court delays Shein suspension case as EU seeks tougher controls

A court hearing on a bid by the French government to suspend Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein’s website in the country has been postponed after the State asked for more time. The session was due to take place in Paris on Wednesday but has been rescheduled for 5 December.

Radio France Internationale

Lawmakers press Shein over sale of "childlike sex dolls"

The rare bipartisan scrutiny piles onto years of criticism for the Chinese-founded online retailer.

Axios

Multiple children’s toys failed Choice’s button battery safety tests – so how can you make sure what you’re buying is safe?

Seventeen out of 24 children’s toys from online retailers failed button battery safety tests, according to Choice – but there are ways to check whether toys at home are safe

The Guardian - AU

France probes Vinted over alleged exposure of children to pornographic content

France’s child protection chief demanded probe into second-hand clothes platform Vinted after ads were found redirecting users to adult websites.

Euronews

France investigates Vinted over alleged links to pornographic content

It is claimed that sellers of swimwear or lingerie on the second-hand clothing platform are luring viewers to their personal OnlyFans pages

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International Business Times UK

Kim Kardashian's Skims Rated 'Worse Than Shein' as Report Flags Health Risks in Viral Plastic Thong

Kim Kardashian's Skims ranks below Shein in a new accountability report, with its viral Faux Hair Micro String Thong raising potential chemical and health risks.

Euronews

EU steps up crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels flooding European market

EU economy ministers agree to tax small parcels coming from China putting Shein and Temu in the hot seat.

International Business Times

EU Moves Up Plan to Tax Cheap Chinese Online Imports to Support Domestic Retailers

The EU plans to impose a new tax on cheap Chinese online imports by early 2026 to protect domestic retailers and ensure fair competition.

Euronews

France considers €2 fast-fashion import tax affecting Shein and Temu as EU drags its feet

The French parliament will debate a €2 fast-fashion import tax this week that will enter into force next year, as similar EU levy faces possible delays until 2028. The parliament could impose an additional €5 environmental levy on budget retailers down the line.

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Tech Brief (Nov. 10): China Lifts Ban on Exports of Some Dual-Use Items to U.S.

Ant Group promotes its healthcare division to a core business segment, China agrees to Netherlands’ request to send officials for talks on the Nexperia issue

Caixin Global

Tech Brief (Nov. 7): Netherlands Expects Chip Supply From Nexperia China to Resume

Autonomous driving firms Pony AI and WeRide slump on Hong Kong debut, France moves to ban Shein’s online platform

Radio France Internationale

France urges EU to crack down on online seller Shein over illicit products

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday called on European Union business enforcers to get tough with the online platform Shein for defying trading rules, less than a day after the retailer opened its first physical store in the world in Paris.

Euronews

EU Tech Commissioner meets French ministers over Shein 'sex doll' uproar

French ministers urge the European Commission to sanction e-commerce giant Shein for allowing illegal items to be sold on its website including a 'childlike sex doll' that sparked a national scandal.

The Independent UK

France urges EU to investigate Shein for selling illegal items including child-like sex dolls

France is urging the European Union to investigate how Shein has been able to sell illegal items like child-like sex dolls and weapons on its platform

International Business Times UK

Shein Under Investigation in France Over Sale of 'Childlike' Sex Dolls: 'Despicable and Indecent'

France probes Shein over childlike sex dolls sold online as the retailer vows transparency, handing over details of sellers and buyers to prosecutors.

The Independent UK

‘Child’s body’ reported in woodland found to be ‘deeply disturbing’ childlike sex doll

Police looking for owner of ‘incredibly lifelike’ doll

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