French authorities have started proceedings to suspend online fast-fashion retailer Shein until it complies with French laws, the finance ministry says, marring the opening of Shein's first shop in Paris department store BHV.

The discovery of child-like sex dolls on Shein's website on Saturday fuelled an outcry.

Shein said it had sanctioned the sellers and implemented a full ban on sex dolls.

"On the Prime Minister's instructions, the government is initiating proceedings to suspend Shein for as long as necessary for the platform to demonstrate to the authorities that all of its content is finally in compliance with our laws and regulations," the finance ministry said in a statement .

A Shein spokesperson told Reuters the company was seeking urgent consultations with authorities over

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