The European Commission fined Temu €200 million after determining consumers are very likely to encounter illegal items on its platform due to unassessed systemic risks. Temu must submit a remediation plan by August 26 or face further penalties, as a similar DSA probe targets rival Shein.
A high percentage of tested baby toys posed safety risks, exceeding the legal limits for certain chemicals or posing suffocation hazards.
https://x.com/EU_Commission/status/2059944071649456329
French regulators found listings for child-like sex dolls on the platform last year.
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