EU regulators accuse Temu of endangering consumers with illegal products
- The European Commission initiated an investigation into Temu under the Digital Services Act to ensure consumer safety.
- Preliminary findings revealed that illegal products, including baby toys and electronics, were found on Temu's site.
- Temu is accused of inadequate risk assessment procedures and may face significant fines if deemed non-compliant.
In London, the Chinese online retailer Temu has faced accusations from regulators of the European Union for not adequately preventing the sale of illegal products on its platform. This investigation began under the EU's Digital Services Act, which was designed to enhance safety for online consumers by imposing stricter requirements on online platforms. The European Commission revealed preliminary findings indicating that there is a significant risk for EU consumers encountering illegal items when shopping on Temu's site. The findings came after a thorough investigation carried out last year, highlighting the need for effective measures to curb the sale of unsafe or counterfeit goods that have proliferated in tandem with the rise of online shopping in Europe. Investigators conducted a