The decision comes in the wake of Shein selling sex dolls that depict children.
"On the instructions of the Prime Minister, the government has initiated the procedure to suspend Shein for as long as necessary for the platform to demonstrate that all its content is in line with our laws and regulations," Lecornu's office said in a statement.
Shortly after France's decision, a spokesperson for Shein said that they wanted to establish "a dialogue with French authorities as soon as possible."
On Wednesday, the Chinese company opened its first permanent store in the French capital, which was met with both long queues and protests.
One of those who showed their discontent is Matilde, who stood with signs outside the department store. She is involved in an organization that works with workers' rights in the textile industry.
"Shein goes against everything regarding their rights. The fact that they come here and establish themselves opposite Paris City Hall in the capital of fashion is a mockery. And that there are as many people standing here in line to buy fast fashion as there are who are demonstrating is terrible," she tells TT's reporter.
