Shein faces EU investigation over illegal products and addictive design features

LONDON -- European Union regulators are investigating Shein over concerns the online retailer hasn't done enough to limit the sale of illegal products or protect users from the platform's allegedly addictive design.The 27-nation bloc's executive arm said Tuesday that it opened formal investigation under the bloc's sweeping rulebook known as the Digital Services Act, which requires the biggest online platforms to take extra steps to protect internet users from dodgy products.Popular ReadsNancy Guthrie live updates: Guthrie family cleared as possible suspects, sheriff saysFeb 16, 3:59 PMThe mysterious Nancy Guthrie abduction: A full timelineFeb 16, 8:17 AMNancy Guthrie case: Person released as search for 'armed individual' continuesFeb 10, 11:15 PM