The European Commission announced yesterday that it has accepted the action plan proposed by Temu, the Chinese-owned e-commerce giant. This plan aims to resolve several violations found under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), a step that follows a €200 million sanction imposed on the company last May.

According to Euronews, Temu has committed to strengthening its compliance measures. Among these, the platform will conduct a risk analysis, closely monitor the prevention of the sale of illegal products, and assess how its recommendation systems might amplify the spread of non-compliant goods. The formal investigation that led to the fine had been initiated in October 2024, highlighting the failure to identify and resolve risks associated with unsafe products sold to European consumers, such as dangerous toys or faulty chargers.

In a statement, Temu welcomed the approval of its plan by European regulatory authorities. The company emphasized the importance of constructive engagement with the Commission throughout the entire process, stating that the plan testifies to its investment in a robust compliance infrastructure to ensure a safe and reliable shopping environment for its 130 million users in the EU.

This situation is part of a context of increasing regulatory scrutiny by the EU towards e-commerce platforms. Starting from July, new tariffs of €3 on low-value parcels have been introduced, whereas previously shipments under €150 entered the Union without duties. These new rules have already led to a decrease in imports, particularly from China, estimated between 30% and 40% since their entry into force.