EU reaches deal to fine platforms for unsafe imports

The EU will fine platforms like Temu and Shein for importing unsafe goods. Penalties reach 6% of imports for systematic non-compliance under new rules.

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The European Union has finalized an informal agreement to impose fines on e-commerce platforms that facilitate the import of unsafe goods. This legislative move specifically aims to curb the flow of low-cost and potentially hazardous products from China entering the regional market through popular digital marketplaces such as Temu and Shein.

European Union flags are displayed in front of the European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium. REUTERS/Yves Herman
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