The activities of the e-commerce platform Shein were not suspended by the French courts this Thursday, contrary to the executive's demand following the discovery of products associated with the sexual abuse of minors, which have since been removed. The decision was confirmed by the Paris Court of Appeal, which ruled that the harm justifying state action no longer existed, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). The court argued that ISSL, the company managing the platform, reacted promptly to remove the disputed products and implemented control measures for its products and sellers. Consequently, it noted that a total block of the platform would be disproportionate and harmful to the freedom of business initiative. However, the court upheld the first-instance decision to maintain the ban on selling legal adult pornographic products without age verification. The discovery of sex dolls resembling young girls, category A weapons, and prohibited medicines on the platform had led France to request a radical measure: blocking the giant's website and conditioning its reopening on strict requirements. The group, founded in China and based in Singapore, voluntarily blocked its entire French marketplace to conduct a full audit and correct flaws before progressively reopening earlier this year. In February, the European Commission also launched a formal procedure under the Digital Services Act regarding the platform's alleged addictive design, lack of transparency in recommendation systems, and the sale of illegal items. Shein stated it is cooperating fully with the European Commission, has strengthened protection for younger users, and is implementing age verification mechanisms.