The EU Commission has initiated formal proceedings against the Temu platform to investigate possible violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA) (trade-e-bility reported: EU investigates illegal Temu sellers). The issue has also been widely reported in the German daily press. The investigation is focussing, among other things, on the sale of illegal products and the systems Temu has in place to restrict the sale of non-compliant products in the European Union. These include systems to limit the re-emergence of previously suspended “rogue traders” who are known to have attracted attention in the past, as well as systems to limit the re-emergence of non-compliant goods.
This decision is based on Temu's risk assessment report and information from various sources, including national authorities.
If the allegations are true, Temu could be held liable under the Digital Services Act (Articles 27, 34, 35, 38 and 40). The Commission is planning an in-depth investigation and may take further enforcement action if necessary. The procedure does not preclude future action, for example by national consumer protection authorities.
Attention: As a take-e-way/trade-e-bility customer or VERE e.V. member, you can attend the 8th VERE panel event free of charge on 19 November 2024 at the East Hotel in Hamburg and discuss the topic “Safe, sustainable and recyclable into the future” with representatives from the Federal Ministry of Economics, EAR Foundation, Packaging Register, Consumer Protection Agency, Otto, Osapiens, Hagebau, Berlin Brands Group and many others and make valuable contacts for your business. The topics of the Market Surveillance Ordinance, Temu and Shein will also be discussed in detail:
- Market Surveillance Regulation, GPSR – EU product requirements versus Temu & Shein (Boris Böhme, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection)
