EU’s AliExpress fine puts online product safety under scrutiny
The EU fined AliExpress €550 million as customs data exposed major gaps in online-import screening, raising safety concerns for shoppers and brands.
The EU fined AliExpress €550 million as customs data exposed major gaps in online-import screening, raising safety concerns for shoppers and brands.
The European Commission said AliExpress breached the EU Digital Services Act by failing to properly assess and mitigate risks involving illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products on its online marketplace.
The European Commission fined AliExpress €550 million over failures to control illegal, unsafe and counterfeit goods, putting EU marketplace checks under review.