Shein, a big online player in the EU with 45M users, now has to fight counterfeit goods within 4 months under the DSA.
So, the EU tagged Shein as a "very large online platform" (VLOP). These rules cover big names like Amazon and TikTok. They're all about keeping content clean and users safe.
Shein's under fire for knock-offs and copyright woes. Artists are accusing Shein of ripping off their work. Companies like Oakley and Ralph Lauren are taking legal action.
Leonard Lin, Shein's global public affairs head, says they're on board with EU's safety goals. They're all about making EU online shopping secure.
EU's rules might spill some tea on Shein's operations. They're looking at Shein's supply chain, labor practices, and product sources. And, amidst all this, Shein's still eyeing that IPO dream, valued at $66B in 2023!
Can Shein juggle growth and rules?
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