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EU fines AliExpress $630M for illegal products under Digital Services Act

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The European Union has imposed a €550 million (US$630 million) fine on the online retailer AliExpress. This penalty, the largest ever under the Digital Services Act, stems from the platform's failure to prevent the sale of illegal and unsafe products, such as toys and cosmetics that did not meet EU safety and environmental standards. The investigation into AliExpress began in March 2024, highlighting the EU's commitment to ensuring consumer safety in online marketplaces. AI

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EU fines AliExpress $630M for illegal products under Digital Services Act

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    EU fines AliExpress US$630 million over illegal products

    The EU on Monday slapped a €550 million (US$630 million) fine on online retailer AliExpress for allowing the sale of illegal products, including unsafe toys and cosmetics. The European Union said AliExpress also did not do enough to stop the sale of counterfeit products and that …

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