EU Fines Chinese Retailer Temu €200 Million for Illegal Product Sales Breach
The European Union has fined Chinese online retailer Temu €200 million (USD 232 million) for failing to adequately address the sale of illegal products on its platform, including unsafe baby toys and electronics. The penalty follows a nearly two-year investigation under the Digital Services Act, which mandates stronger consumer protections. EU regulators criticized Temu's insufficient risk assessments and the potential amplification of illegal sales through its recommendation systems. Temu acknowledged the decision and will submit an action plan by August 28 for compliance review, with further penalties possible.