EU fines Temu €200m over allowing sale of illegal products on its platform
The European Commission has fined Chinese e-commerce platform Temu €200m, BBC reported. The Commission found that Temu had failed to meet its obligations under the Digital Services Act and had allowed the sale of banned products including unsafe toys and electronics. Temu said it could challenge the decision in court.
The European Commission said it had fined Chinese online retailer Temu €200m under the Digital Services Act, according to BBC reporting. The Commission's investigation found that the platform had been insufficient in blocking the sale of unlawful products and had failed to meet risk-assessment obligations. Products cited included toys, electronics and cosmetics that did not meet European Union standards.
Commission Vice-President Margrethe Vestager said in a statement that the European Union would uphold its rules on consumer safety and fair competition. The European Consumer Organisation BEUC welcomed the decision. A spokesperson for Temu said the company was reviewing the ruling and could pursue legal challenges if necessary. The company also emphasised that it had tightened controls on third-party sellers on its platform.
The case reflects the European Union's growing willingness to take enforcement action against large digital platforms in recent months. In May, the Commission advanced Digital Services Act probes against Meta and TikTok. Analysts say the decision could raise compliance standards for Chinese and other global e-commerce operators selling into Europe. The assessments rely on the source's reporting and are not a substitute for professional advice on personal consumption or investment decisions.
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