EU Commission Rules Temu Violates Digital Services Act Over Illegal Products
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Summary
The European Commission has found Chinese e-commerce platform Temu in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to adequately assess the risks of illegal products sold on its site. The investigation, initiated in October 2024, revealed a high likelihood of EU consumers encountering illegal items like baby toys and small electronics.
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Evidence shows that there is a high risk that EU consumers find illegal products on the platform, such as baby toys and small electronics, the Commission’s statement said.
The investigation under the Digital Services Act into the Chinese e-commerce platform began in October 2024.
