Probe starts on illegal gender test kits offered in India

Reuters reported that eBay has initiated an internal investigation into its safeguards following revelations that gender-prediction kits were being listed on its Indian shopping platform, despite the illegality of such products in the country. Nine listings, including those from brands like SneakPeek and Peekaboo, were flagged by Reuters, leading eBay to promptly remove these listings.

The online marketplace stated that these listings violated both local regulations and their own policies, and they are reviewing their controls, including the shipping and checkout process, to assess if further enhancements are needed. eBay, a global leader with 136 million active buyers, does not have a local Indian website but offers delivery to the country.

The Indian government has also raised concerns, with a health ministry notice to Google seeking the removal of search results linking to Peekaboo, as the company's website provides information promoting the gender determination of unborn children, which is prohibited by Indian law.