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.
Since July 8, importers have had to electronically file certificate data for most regulated consumer products, including many low-value and marketplace shipments.
The European Commission has launched an information service for the EU’s Digital Product Passport, a system designed to make product safety, environmental and repair information easier to access as sector-specific rules are introduced.
A new European Commission portal explains how product information will be disclosed across the life cycle, beginning with selected battery categories and expanding by sector.
Most importers of CPSC-regulated products must now transmit certificate data through CBP, changing how toys, household goods and other imports are screened.
A CPSC direct final rule would remove obsolete provisions for infant bouncer seats and stationary activity centers while keeping newer safety standards in force.