"OECD opens investigation into Shein", 15 November 2023

... Five months after Dominique Potier (MP for Meurthe-et-Moselle) and Boris Vallaud (MP for Landes) referred the matter to the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), the NCP (OECD National Contact Point) has issued a positive opinion to verify Shein’s compliance with the “Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises”, which were updated last June.

According to the Parti Socialiste press release, the data concerning Shein (gathered through surveys and research carried out by NGOs, associations, journalists and elected politicians) would indicate that the manufacturing and supply chain of products marketed by the chain in France do not respect human rights, the environment or the interests of consumers...

In addition to its “guiding principles”, the proceedings against Shein also involve an analysis with regard to the Duty of Vigilance Act of 2017.

According to the press release issued by France’s National Contact Point on October 18, the next steps will involve hearing the parties separately. The NCP “will offer to bring them together at a later date in a format to be defined, to examine the contours and feasibility of mediation.”

On Tuesday evening, Shein responded to this request, emailing FashionUnited with a statement from a spokesperson for the brand: “Shein responded quickly and met with the NCP when we were approached in July. We have cooperated and will continue to cooperate fully to answer any questions the NCP may have.”...