EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products

The European Union has fined the online retailer Temu €200m for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and unsafe products, such as faulty chargers and hazardous baby toys. Temu has criticized the fine as disproportionate and is currently reviewing its options.
Why it matters
This enforcement action demonstrates the EU's aggressive regulatory approach toward large online platforms under the Digital Services Act to ensure consumer safety.
EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
The article reports on the regulatory action and the company's response without taking a side on the validity of the fine.
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