EU Fines Temu €200M for Allowing Illegal Products on Platform
EU Fines Temu €200M Over Illegal Product Sales The European Commission has imposed a €200 million (approximately $232 million) fine on Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, citing failures to prevent illegal and unsafe products from being sold on its marketplace. The penalty is one of the largest levied against a Chinese cross-border e-commerce company in the EU. EU consumer protection authorities identified widespread issues including uncertified electronics, hazardous toys, and products potentially containing harmful substances. Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), large online platforms operating in the EU are legally required to conduct due diligence on goods sold through their marketplaces. ...