EU fines Temu 200 million for selling illegal products under Digital Services Act
The European Union fines Chinese e-commerce giant Temu €200 million for systematically allowing the sale of illegal and dangerous products on its platform, marking the largest penalty under the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA) to date. The European Commission confirms the fine, imposed on Thursday, follows a 2024 investigation that found Temu failed to properly assess risks tied to high-risk items—including flammable chargers, toys posing choking hazards, and unsafe baby products—exposing consumers to "serious harm," according to officials .
The penalty stems from Temu’s non-compliance with the DSA, a 2024 regulation designed to hold digital platforms accountable for content and product safety. Brussels’ investigation revealed the company did not implement adequate risk-mitigation measures, despite repeated warnings. "This is a particularly serious violation," the Commission stated, emphasizing the scale of the breach .
Temu, owned by China’s PDD Holdings, now faces a fine equivalent to $232 million, the highest levied since the DSA’s enforcement. The Commission’s findings highlight specific product categories—such as faulty electronics and children’s toys—that failed EU safety standards, with some items flagged for posing "immediate risks" to users . The company has not yet publicly responded to the ruling.
The decision underscores the EU’s aggressive enforcement of the DSA, which targets platforms with over 45 million monthly users. While the fine sends a signal to other e-commerce players, industry observers note it may do little to level the playing field for European retailers, who argue Temu’s low-cost model undercuts local competitors . The Commission has not ruled out further action if Temu fails to address the violations.
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EU fines Temu 200M euros for allowing sale of illegal itemsThe EUs fine follows findings from an investigation opened in 2024, which preliminarily found that Temu was exposing consumers to high-risk products.#Consumer #Trending #World #Temu
mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago
Wegen illegaler Produkte: EU verhängt 200-Millionen-Strafe gegen Onlinehändler Temu
die zeit · about 3 hours ago
EU verhängt 200-Mio.-Strafe gegen Temu Die EU-Kommission hat wegen illegaler Produkte eine Strafe in Höhe von 200 Millionen Euro gegen den chinesischen Onlinemarktplatz Temu verhängt. Das Unternehmen habe die Risiken und Schäden für Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher nicht ordnungsgemäß bewertet, teilte die Brüsseler Behörde am Donnerstag mit. Es handle sich um einen besonders schwerwiegenden Verstoß gegen das Gesetz über digitale Dienste (DSA).
orf.at · about 3 hours ago
EU fines Temu €200 million for allowing sales of illegal products The fine comes after a European Commission investigation into Temus lack of compliance with the Digital Services Act, a key piece of legislation to curb what the bloc sees as Big Techs excesses.
le monde · about 4 hours ago
Temu Hit With Fine in E.U. Over Sales of Unsafe Goods The Chinese e-commerce platform faces a penalty of more than $230 million for selling baby toys and other products the European Commission said could harm consumers.
new york times · about 4 hours ago
Strafe gegen Temu: Der Onlinehandel kann nicht aufatmen Die EU-Kommission verhängt eine Geldstrafe gegen Temu. Gut so. Doch das allein hilft Händlern wie Otto nicht weiter.
faz · about 4 hours ago
Temu fined $232 million for breaching EU rules on sale of illegal products reut.rs/4uCnWM9
bluesky bot · about 5 hours ago
The EU Commission fines Temu €200 million: Digital Services Act breached According to the investigation carried out by Brussels, the Chinese e-commerce platform failed to adequately assess the risks associated with the sale of illegal products, including flammable chargers and toys posing a choking hazard. This is the heaviest fine imposed since the DSA came into force
eunews.it · about 5 hours ago
Uniunea Europeană a sancționat compania Temu cu o amendă de 200 de milioane $. De ce sunt acuzați comercianții chinezi Comisia Europeană a aplicat gigantului chinez de comerț electronic Temu o amendă de 200 de milioane de euro pentru că nu și-a verificat serviciul în ceea ce privește produsele ilegale vândute în Europa.
digi24 · about 5 hours ago
Illegale Produkte: Millionen-Strafe für Onlinehändler Temu Viele Billigwaren von Temu erfüllen grundlegende Sicherheitsstandards nicht. Dafür soll der Händler nun Strafe zahlen. mehr...
taz.de · about 6 hours ago
Brussels fines Temu €200M under the DSA for unsafe baby toys and faulty chargers
gdeltproject.org · about 6 hours ago
LUE inflige une amende de 200 millions deuros à Temu Il sagit de lamende la plus élevée prononcée jusquici dans le cadre du règlement européen sur les services numériques (DSA).
politico.eu · about 6 hours ago