The e-commerce website will pay up to A €200 million fine for violating the provisions of the EU's landmark Digital Services Act (DSA).
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The Brussels investigation showed that the company flagrantly disregarded the obligation to reliably control and assess the risk associated with the flood of illegal activities and dangerous products that end up in the hands of European consumers every day.
According to Brussels the risk assessment reports presented by the Chinese platform for 2024 deviated drastically from the standards required by the DSA. Instead of a reliable analysis of its own ecosystem, the company relied on general information about the entire e-commerce sector, ignoring public reports and test results.
Toxic toys and dangerous chargers from Temu
EU Commissioner for Competition she had hard evidence. The investigation included, among others: controlled test purchases (so-called mystery shopping). It turned out that a huge percentage of network chargers selected for testing failed basic safety tests.
On the other hand Very a high percentage of tested baby toys posed a medium or high risk to the health and life of the youngest children. Chemicals were found in the products that drastically exceeded EU safety limits, and easily detached parts were a choking hazard for children.
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Brussels also accuses Te of the platform's failure to investigate how its own recommendation algorithms and promotional programs with the participation of influencers drive and intensify the sale of dangerous goods. Under the DSA, “very large” platforms (VLOPs) have a strict obligation to mitigate such risks.
What awaits Him? Time is running out
This has been received deadline of 28 August 2026 to submit a detailed corrective action plan to the Commission. This document must contain specific mechanisms that will eliminate existing shortcomings.
The European Digital Services Council will have one month to issue its opinion, after which the Commission will take a final decision. If the platform does not adapt to the new guidelines, it will face further periodic financial penalties.
