The European Commission has accused Chinese e-commerce platform Temu of violating the EU's Digital Services Act by failing to prevent the sale of illegal products. A preliminary investigation found a high risk of illegal products, including unsafe toys and electronics, on Temu's site. The Commission criticized Temu's inaccurate risk assessment and inadequate mitigation measures. Temu faces a potential fine of up to 6% of its global annual revenue. This action follows similar investigations into AliExpress and Shein, reflecting the EU's broader crackdown on unsafe imports from China.

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