EU Targets Temu, Shein In Crackdown On Unsafe E-Commerce Products

(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) The European Commission has announced that it will hold Shein and Temu liable for the unsafe products sold on their virtual e-commerce platforms. European regulators are cracking down on cheap, unsafe, and often dangerous e …

EU follows US, to modify norms for de minimis imports

Following the U.S. move to control shipments from China under the de minimis - value under $800 - rules and the subsequent pause, the European Commission (EU), too, is moving to control low-value shipments. "In 2024, around 4.6 billion low-value …

EU Mulls Lowering Tariffs on U.S. Cars to Ease Trade Tensions with U.S. | Brazil Braces for U.S. Tariffs

The Week Ahead: Feb. 9, 2025 Other topics include: (1) Trump to unveil reciprocal tariffs; (2) Canada eyes stronger trade ties with EU amid U.S. trade uncertainty; (3) Trump’s climate funding freeze sparks uncertainty across the U.S.; (4) Federal-worker …

Your consumer rights when deliveries go wrong

When shopping online or purchasing bulky goods, delivery is a crucial component of the sales agreement. However, consumers may encounter various difficulties throughout the delivery process which can lead to frustration and confusion, making it essential …

Shein to face new investigations under EU consumer protection laws

EU probes Shein over consumer protection

Barbara Moens in Brussels and Laura Onita in London February 5 2025 Jump to comments sectionPrint this page Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Brussels has launched …

EU Targets Temu and Shein with Stricter Customs and Consumer Protection Rules

The European Commission has launched investigations into Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein over concerns related to consumer protection, product safety, and misleading promotions. The probes aim to determine whether the companies comply with EU …

Shein Under EU Scrutiny: Can the Online Fashion Giant Survive the Regulatory Storm?

By The Malketeer Future of Shein, and Potentially the Entire Online Retail Industry May Be At Stake Shein, the low-cost e-commerce platform that’s taken Europe by storm, now finds itself in the spotlight as the European Commission intensifies its scrutiny …

France accelerates packaging waste recycling with EU support

The European Commission has approved a €500m scheme by France to support the chemical recycling of plastic waste, a move that could significantly impact the packaging industry. The initiative aligns with the EU’s goal of building a more circular and …

EU places increasing pressure on Shein over DSA compliance

This comes alongside an investigation into Shein by the EU’s Consumer Protection Cooperation Network. The European Commission has asked fast-fashion e-retailer Shein for more information on the risks linked to illegal goods on its marketplace, the …