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The Guardianfinance15 hrs ago
EU to Charge €3 on Parcels Under €150 Starting Wednesday
The European Commission will end the de minimis exemption for low-value imports. Small parcels will face a new customs fee and full declarations from Wednesday onward.
business32 days ago
Australian Consumer Watchdog Sues Amazon Over Backpack Safety Labels
The consumer watchdog filed a Federal Court case alleging Amazon sold children's unicorn backpacks that lacked required button-battery warning labels. The suit covers products held in Australian fulfillment centers between June and November 2022.
theyeshivaworld.combusiness32 days ago
Temu sold illegal unsafe products in EU, regulator says
The European Commission imposed a €200 million penalty on the Chinese e-commerce platform after finding consumers are very likely to encounter illegal items. Temu has until August 26 to submit a compliance plan or face further penalties.
South China Morning Postworld47 days ago
Indonesia Plans to Extend Under-16 Digital Platform Ban to E-commerce
Indonesia intends to expand its existing under-16 social media ban to e-commerce platforms. Officials cited cases of children falling victim to online scams and engaging in unsupervised spending. The measure would require platforms to implement age verification systems.
america.cgtn.compolitics54 days ago
Senate Hearing Examines E-commerce Platform Rules on Vape Sales to Minors
Representatives from Shopee, Lazada, Facebook, and TikTok described their age verification and content restriction policies during a Senate health committee hearing on May 6, 2026. Officials reported that some sellers disguise vapes as other items using altered product names and…