US EditionTemu to be investigated by EU tech regulators over sale of illegal products
- Temu will be investigated by EU tech regulators for potentially breaching rules against illegal product sales and could face fines up to 6% of its global turnover.
- The European Commission's probe will also assess the addictive design of Temu's platform, specifically its reward programs and product recommendations.
- The investigation follows complaints by BEUC and aims to ensure compliance with the Digital Services Act and consumer safety standards.
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EU probes shopping app Temu over illegal products
Brussels, Belgium — The EU on Thursday hit Chinese-founded shopping platform Temu with a probe over concerns the site is doing too little to stop the sale of illegal products, in an investigation that could lead to large fines. Extremely popular in the European Union despite having entered the continent’s market only last year, Temu
It will be examined whether Temu violates European laws – for example by selling illegal products.
Behind the meteoric success of the platform, the commercial practices of this online digital bazaar are worrying the European authorities. The import of potentially dangerous products and the addictive nature of the application are targeted.
European Commission sets its regulatory crosshairs on Temu for illegal product sales
Temu is the latest Big Tech company under European Commission scrutiny for selling illegal products. The EC wants to limit the reappearance of suspended “rogue traders” with a history of selling prohibited goods.
STORY - The Chinese king of online shopping at very low prices would not respect all the obligations incumbent on major e-commerce platforms operating in Europe.
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