Observed Signal · Sep 21, 2026 · Partnership · Source: Retail-News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
SHEIN and SPEAC Expand Compliance Training for EU Sellers
SHEIN is expanding its collaboration with the EU-funded SPEAC project to offer nine compliance training sessions for its marketplace sellers in 2026. The training focuses on EU regulatory requirements, including the Digital Product Passport, substance restrictions in textiles and chemicals, and the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The first session, held on September 21, 2026, covered packaging regulation fundamentals. Eight additional sessions are planned by the end of the year. This initiative complements SHEIN's existing seller training programs, including a product safety program launched in May 2026 with organizations like Bureau Veritas, Cotecna, Eurofins, Intertek, SGS, and TÜV SÜD. Completed trainings will be available on SHEIN's Seller Education Hub, providing guides and learning resources on compliance topics.
SHEIN's compliance training expansion is relevant to e-commerce and marketplace operations but has limited direct impact on core AdTech or programmatic advertising.
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- SHEIN and EU-funded SPEAC project to host nine compliance trainings for EU marketplace sellers in 2026.
- First training session held on September 21, 2026, covered the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
- Training topics include Digital Product Passport and substance restrictions in textiles and chemical products.
- Eight more training sessions are planned for 2026.
- SHEIN's existing seller training program, launched in May 2026, involves partners Bureau Veritas, Cotecna, Eurofins, Intertek, SGS, and TÜV SÜD.
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