The European Commission found preliminary Monday that Monday that Demu It violates the obligation on the basis of the act for digital services to evaluate the risks of illegal products on its market.

The evidence has shown that the risk for consumers In the European Union (EU) to meet illegal products on the platform is high. In particular, a study by secret customers (mystery shopping) conducted by the Commission, found that consumers who shop in TEMU are very likely to find among the non -compliant products such as children’s toys and small electronics.

Hena Virkunn, an executive vice -president of technological sovereignty, security and democracy, said: “We make online purchases because we believe that the products sold in our single market are safe and keep our rules. In our preliminary view, TEMU is all but evaluating the dangers for its users in accordance with the standards required by the act of digital services. In the EU, consumer security on the internet is not negotiable. Our legislation, such as the act of digital services, is the foundation for improving internet protection and for a safer and fairer digital single market for all Europeans and Europeans. “

Nikos Andritsos