EU Probes Shein Over 'Addictive Design' and Illegal Products Under Digital Services Act

• The European Union has launched a formal investigation into Chinese fast-fashion platform Shein.
• The probe focuses on Shein's 'addictive design' practices and concerns over illegal products, including child-like sex dolls.
• The investigation falls under the Digital Services Act (DSA), aimed at tackling online misconduct and consumer harm.
• France previously called for action against Shein after finding illegal products listed on its platform.
• Shein stated it has removed illicit products and implemented age-verification measures for restricted content.