Temu fined $297 million by EU for sales of unsafe toys, chargers
Temu has been fined €200 million by the European Union for selling unsafe toys and chargers. The European Commission's investigation revealed that many products on the platform posed significant safety risks. Temu has two months to propose a plan to address these concerns, or it may face further penalties.
- ▪Temu was fined €200 million for failing to stop sales of unsafe products.
- ▪The European Commission found that many toys contained harmful chemicals and posed choking hazards.
- ▪Temu's recommendation algorithms were blamed for spreading illegal products.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 09:17:00 +0800 |
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Temu fined $297 million by EU for sales of unsafe toys, chargersSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe European Commission blamed Temu’s recommendation algorithms for helping to spread illegal products.PHOTO: EPAPublished May 29, 2026, 09:17 AMUpdated May 29, 2026, 09:17 AMBRUSSELS - Temu, the Chinese e-commerce giant, was fined €200 million (S$297 million) by the European Union for failing to stop sales of unsafe baby toys and chargers on the platform.The European Commission, which polices EU rules targeting tech firms, said in a statement that its investigation, which included making purchases on Temu in a “mystery shopping exercise”, often found products that posed a danger to buyers.
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