Shein to face tough EU online content rules as users in region soar
economictimes.indiatimes.comShein is set to face stricter EU online content rules after reporting a huge number of users, joining a group of companies that includes Meta Platforms, Alphabet's Google, Elon Musk's X and TikTok.
The new rules, known as the Digital Services Act (DSA), classify companies with more than 45 million users as very large online platforms (VLOPs) and require them to do more to fight illegal and harmful content as well as counterfeit products on their platforms.
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«We calculated that from August 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024, SHEIN had an average of 108 million monthly active users across EU member states,» the company said on its website.
The European Commission said it was aware of Shein's number of users.
"(We) are in contact with the platform in view of a possible designation in the future. The procedure is ongoing but a timetable cannot be indicated," a Commission spokesperson said.
Shein did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The DSA applies to all online platforms since Feb. 17.
Sixteen tech firms, including Amazon.com, Apple, Alibaba, Microsoft and three pornography sites, are currently subject to the DSA, with the bloc
