EU Fines Temu $232 Million Over Unsafe Toys And Electronics
The European Commission fined Chinese online retailer Temu 200 million euros under the Digital Services Act on Thursday, May 28, 2026, for unsafe toys and electronics and warned of further penalties.[1]
A Commission "mystery shopping" exercise bought chargers and baby toys from Temu that were found to be non-compliant and to pose safety risks.[1] Inspectors flagged excessive chemicals in some toys and choking hazards in others.[1] The penalty equals about $232 million, and affects a platform with roughly 92 million EU users.[1]
The Commission said the action followed checks aimed at whether large online platforms protect EU consumers under the Digital Services Act.[1] Temu now has until the end of August 2026 to submit an action plan to address the safety issues.[1]
If Temu fails to present an acceptable plan, the Commission can impose recurring fines until the platform brings its listings into compliance.[1]
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- On Thursday, May 28, 2026, the European Commission fined Temu 200 million euros (about $232 million) under the Digital Services Act.
- A Commission "mystery shopping" exercise found non-compliant electronic chargers and baby toys with safety risks, including excessive chemicals and choking hazards.
- Temu has roughly 92 million users in the EU and has until the end of August 2026 to submit an action plan or face additional recurring fines.
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