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A Brussels-based policy commentator says they are preparing a deep dive into the EU's fast fashion crackdown, from fining companies like Shein and Temu to new rules on destroying unsold clothing. The note, shared alongside talk of personal style and purple outfits, highlights growing scrutiny of ultra-cheap fashion retailers' environmental and trade practices in Europe.

France is introducing a new tax on small parcels from November 1, affecting online purchases. The measure targets low-value items ordered from abroad, notably from platforms like Shein and Temu, and buyers will see the extra charge added at checkout. Discussions are focused on how the fee will be collected and what it means for cross-border e-commerce shoppers.

French commerce is in focus after Le Figaro reported that the October 17 unrest left more than a billion euros in damage and hit some 2,500 shops, a heavy blow for retailers. Other commerce stories drawing attention include how taxes, customs and returns work for shoppers using Temu, Shein and AliExpress in France and the Maghreb, and vape retailer Le Petit Vapoteur opening a location in the Dordogne.

Temu has backed down and agreed to submit to European Commission supervision in an effort to curb the sale of illegal products on its platform. The Spanish ecommerce news is drawing attention as Brussels tightens scrutiny of low-cost online marketplaces and their compliance with EU consumer safety rules.

The Chinese e-commerce giant Temu is facing pressure from the European Union after repeated violations of consumer protection rules. The European Commission has given the company four months to take action against the sale of illegal and dangerous products on its platform, amid broader EU scrutiny of fast-growing Chinese online marketplaces.

Packages shipped from countries outside the European Union are set to become more expensive starting 1 November 2026, according to a report from Germany. The report notes the change affects imports of parcels into the EU, likely hitting consumers who shop on platforms like Shein, Temu or AliExpress. Further details on the exact reasons and the size of the increase were not provided in the available evidence.

The European Union is set to introduce a new fee on parcels entering the bloc from non-EU countries, a move aimed at curbing the massive influx of low-cost shipments from China, largely driven by platforms like Shein and Temu. The handling charge would target the flood of small packages that currently enter Europe duty-free, raising costs for Chinese e-commerce sellers shipping directly to European consumers.

The European Commission has accepted Temu's action plan following a 200-million-euro fine, requiring the Chinese online marketplace to make its recommendation algorithms transparent. Temu must now demonstrate how it prevents seller tricks used to distribute illegal goods on the platform. The move marks a new step in the EU's crackdown on non-compliant practices by large online platforms under its digital rules.

The European Union has accepted Temu's proposed measures to address the risk of illegal products being sold on its online marketplace. The commitment, made under EU consumer product safety rules, requires the shopping platform to take action against non-compliant goods offered to European consumers. The move is part of the bloc's wider scrutiny of fast-growing e-commerce platforms and their product safety practices.

A creator tested whether inexpensive accessories from Temu could work as a truck upgrade, fitting a range of cheap gadgets to the vehicle to see how they hold up in real use. The stunt is drawing attention as viewers weigh whether budget online gadgets are a bargain or a waste of money on something as demanding as a pickup truck.

The European Commission has accepted an action plan submitted by Temu to address breaches of the Digital Services Act. The plan follows an investigation into the Chinese online marketplace over concerns such as the sale of illegal products and transparency obligations. The move commits the platform to concrete remedies, with the Commission expected to monitor compliance and can impose fines if Temu fails to deliver.

The European Union has accepted a corrective action plan from Temu, following a fine of roughly €200 million linked to illegal goods sold on the platform. The plan is expected to commit the online marketplace to stricter checks against illicit products entering the EU market. Officials and consumer groups will be watching whether Temu delivers on its commitments.