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business2 days ago•2 min saved

EU Slaps Temu With €200 Million Fine Over Illegal Goods on Marketplace

The European Commission fined Temu €200 million ($232 million) for failing to prevent the sale of illegal products on its platform, citing a high risk for EU consumers to encounter items like baby toys in violation of the Digital Services Act. Regulators said Temu’s 2024 risk assessment was inaccurate and that its compliance measures were inadequate; Temu says it is strengthening governance and disagrees with the decision. Temu has until August 2026 to present an action plan addressing illegal product sales, with the EC able to levy fines up to 6% of global revenue if unsatisfactory. The case follows Europe’s earlier penalty on X, and a July start of a €3 flat fee on ecommerce parcels under €150 could further affect Temu’s EU business.

via Engadget|

#business #digital-services-act #eu

world10 months ago•1 min saved

EU Warns Temu Over Illegal Product Sales and Safety Violations

The European Union is investigating Temu for potentially hosting illegal, counterfeit, and unsafe products on its platform, which could lead to significant fines if violations are confirmed, amid ongoing scrutiny of its compliance with the Digital Services Act.

via The Verge|

#digital-services-act #eu #illegal-products

health3 years ago•4 min saved

The Hidden Dangers of 'Nicotine-Free' Vapes.

Analysis by Inter Scientific has found that some vapes marketed as nicotine-free actually contain the addictive substance, with one containing just as much nicotine as full-strength e-cigarettes. The probe also identified dozens of vapes with tank sizes exceeding the legal limit, with one device recording levels more than 50% higher than the legal limit. More than 1.4 tonnes of illegal vapes were seized in the last six months of 2022 in the north-east of England alone. Health experts have expressed concern over children not being fully aware of the contents of e-cigarettes, with many begging teachers to let them vape at school.

via Daily Mail|

#children #health #illegal-products

health3 years ago•3 min saved

The Hidden Dangers of Nicotine-Free Vapes.

Tests conducted by Inter Scientific on dozens of vape brands sold in shops across England and Wales showed that some high street vapes claiming to be nicotine-free actually contain the same level of addictive substances as full-strength e-cigarettes. The data showed that oversized and overstrength vapes are being sold unlawfully in shops. The government has launched an “illicit vapes enforcement squad” as part of a crackdown on the sale of e-cigarettes to under-18s. Despite concerns about teenagers taking up products, this week the government announced plans for 1 million smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes.

via The Guardian|

#health #illegal-products #nicotine