Counterfeit products could be sold on AliExpress
The European Commission has sent an inquiry to the online trading platform AliExpress, asking the company to provide information on its measures to protect consumers online, in particular with regard to the online distribution of counterfeit medicines.
According to EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, they aim to ensure the removal of illegal or unsafe products through digital trading platforms in the EU, including counterfeit and potentially dangerous medicines and medicinal products.
AliExpress has until November 27 to respond to the Commission’s questions. The Commission will then evaluate the responses and consider what action to take. If AliExpress’s responses are incorrect, incomplete or misleading, the Commission may fine the company under the Digital Services Act. If the company does not respond in time, the Commission may also request a decision, and if the company repeatedly fails to respond to the deadline, periodic fines may be imposed on it.
Related news
Dangerous substances have been found in the products of Chinese e-commerce giants
The security risks of products sold by Chinese online giants…
Read more >
Turkey increases customs taxes to curb cross-border ecommerce
The Turkish government is implementing drastic tax changes to reduce…
Read more >
Is the era of cheap Chinese stuff over? The EU is introducing tariffs
The European Commission plans to introduce new measures on cheap…
Read more >Related news
Why are parcel locker providers getting stuck? This data points to the reasons
Parcel terminals are becoming increasingly popular: this year, nearly three-quarters…
Read more >
Using 30% less materials would be a solution to the climate crisis
The circular economy is a global imperative: it transcends geographical…
Read more >
Sustainability and health: the rise of plant-based dairy products in Hungary
In recent years, plant-based dairy alternatives have gained significant popularity…
Read more >
