The European Commission has approved an action plan submitted by Chinese e-commerce marketplace Temu to address violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The decision follows a €200 million fine imposed in May 2026 after regulators found that the platform had failed to adequately assess the risks of illegal and unsafe products being sold to European consumers. Under the approved plan, Temu must introduce five corrective measures to improve product monitoring, identify risks, and prevent the spread of illegal listings. The company now has four months to implement the measures, after which an independent assessment will evaluate their effectiveness. The…
The European Union is working to simplify waste legislation for small and medium-sized businesses, following concerns that complex environmental requirements are making cross-border ecommerce increasingly expensive. The proposed changes focus on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), a system that makes companies responsible for the environmental impact of products and packaging they place on the market, including waste management and recycling. Under current requirements, businesses selling products across EU borders may need to appoint an authorized representative in each member state where they operate. For smaller online retailers, these additional administrative costs can make international expansion difficult. The European Parliament and the…
