US EditionEU to make Temu, Shein and Amazon liable for 'unsafe' goods, FT reports
- Norway is urging a crackdown on Temu after an investigation revealed highly toxic products, including a children's necklace with 88% cadmium, exceeding the EU's Toy Safety Directive limit of 0.02%.
- Eriksen stated, "We are open to banning the service. There's no doubt we need stronger sanctions," and called for a European solution to address unsafe products.
- The EU is proposing new regulations to hold online platforms like Temu, Shein, and Amazon responsible for ensuring their products meet safety standards before reaching customers.
- A new central customs authority, EUCA, will be established to monitor customs data and identify potential risks of unsafe goods before they enter the EU market.
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Shein is in big trouble, a rigorous investigation has been launched against the company
The European Union launches a consumer protection investigation against the Chinese online giant Shein for distributing illegal products. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's tariff moves could also pose difficulties for the company, which is preparing for one of the largest London IPO.
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Red Cross stops selling Shein clothes
The Swedish Red Cross is urging its second-hand stores to stop reselling clothes from the Chinese fast fashion company Shein, reports P4 Sörmland. – We have authorities warning that this contains such high levels of chemicals that it can be dangerous for both our volunteers who handle this, but not least also for customers...
Suspected of not fighting the sale of illegal products, Shein will soon be targeted by an EU investigation
In the event of proven violations, the brand, a symbol of low-cost fashion, could be fined by the national regulators of the member countries of the European Union.
E-commerce sites like Temu and Amazon are liable for faulty goods, according to EU plan
The European Union is planning to crack down on foreign goods shipped by e-commerce marketplaces like Shein, Temu, and even Amazon, according to a draft proposal reviewed by the Financial Times. New customs guidelines would require these companies to provide information on products — even those sold by third parties — to EU officials prior to their receipt, so that agents can track and inspect packages more efficiently. In an even more significa…
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