AliExpress Hit with Record €550 Million Fine by the European Union Over Illegal and Unsafe Products
The European Commission has fined AliExpress a record €550 million for failing to stop the sale of illegal, counterfeit, and unsafe products.
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AliExpress Hit with Record €550 Million Fine by the European Union Over Illegal and Unsafe Products
Here’s what happened and what it means for online shoppers. Brussels Slaps AliExpress with a Massive €550 Million Fine AliExpress has been handed a record-breaking €550 million fine by the European Commission after regulators concluded that the online marketplace failed to adequately prevent the sale of illegal, counterfeit, and unsafe products on its platform. The penalty is the largest ever imposed under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) , highlighting the bloc’s increasingly strict approach to regulating major online platforms. ( Digital Strategy EU ) The decision marks a significant moment for the e-commerce industry, sending a strong message that large digital marketplaces are expected to take greater responsibility for the products sold through their services. Why Was AliExpress Fined? According to the European Commission, AliExpress did not do enough to assess and reduce the risks associated with illegal and dangerous products being sold on its marketplace. Investigators f…
