The European Commission is investigating the Chinese online retail platform Shein for alleged violations of consumer protection regulations, unfair commercial practices, and distorted promotions.
This decision results from “an investigation, led by the authorities of Belgium, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands, and carried out together with the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC)” that exposes “tactics that, according to Brussels, distort users’ purchasing decisions and violate key directives such as the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and the Consumer Rights Directive.”
The accusations against Shein include false promotions, misleading information, pressure tactics (urgent messages and countdown clocks for sales), a lack of clear channels for consumer contact, confusing labeling, and “greenwashing”, as the company is not supported by verifiable data or certifications.
The EC has given Shein a one-month deadline to present its arguments and corrective commitments. If the Commission finds the arguments unsatisfactory, “national authorities could initiate enforcement actions that include fines proportional to the company’s turnover in each country affected.”
M.Pino
Source: marketing4ecommerce
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