EU Fines Temu €200 Million for Selling Illegal Products

Law

China, Belgium

The European Commission has imposed a €200 million fine on the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu for failing to adequately identify and mitigate the risks of illegal products being sold on its site.

Key points

  • The investigation, initiated in October 2024, found that many items, including baby toys and chargers, failed to meet EU safety standards.
  • The sanction was issued under the Digital Services Act (DSA), a regulation governing large online platforms.
  • Temu is required to submit a compliance plan by the end of August to avoid further potential penalties.
  • This is the second fine issued by the EU under the DSA, following a €120 million penalty against X in late 2025.

Why it matters

This enforcement action highlights the EU's commitment to holding major international e-commerce platforms accountable for consumer safety and regulatory compliance under the Digital Services Act.

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