France, Nov. 26 -- "There will be a judicial complaint against these two platforms from the state, since they also sell child abuse dolls," Papin told TF1 television, linking the step to a wider effort already launched after concerns first emerged around Shein.

Papin's office later said the State will file a civil case against both platforms. This uses the same legal procedure already applied to Shein and formally notifies a company that a case has begun.

Economy Minister Roland Lescure also raised the issue on Wednesday. "When you sell things that are banned, we request your suspension," he told France Inter radio.

Lescure said the government intends to apply the law strictly and pointed to its plan to introduce a tax on small parcels...