The European Union has slapped a €200 million fine on Chinese retailer Temu, for selling products it considers toxic or unsafe, including baby toys and electronics. The e-commerce giant disputes the ruling, which came under the EU's Digital Services Act, requiring online platforms to protect consumers from harmful content or products. Also in the show - global air travel dips for the first time since the pandemic, and France is set to reimburse the cost of weight-loss drugs for obese patients.
Temu faces €200m EU fine over toxic, unsafe products
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Thu 10:38 - Financial Times
EU fines China’s Temu €200mn for failing to prevent sale of illegal goods
Thu 14:54 - BBC Europe
EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
Thu 16:52 - DW All
EU fines Temu €200M over unsafe toys, non-compliant products
Thu 16:52 - DW Top
EU fines Temu €200M over unsafe toys, non-compliant products
Thu 20:39 - France 24
Temu faces €200m EU fine over toxic, unsafe products