Policy · 15h ago
AliExpress fined $625M for failing EU safety orders
AliExpress received a record $625 million fine under the EU's Digital Services Act for not removing unsafe toys and dangerous cosmetics. The penalty is the largest DSA fine to date, highlighting enforcement of online marketplace liability. AliExpress expressed shock at the decision.
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The fine signals the EU is serious about DSA enforcement, but whether it forces compliance or triggers a legal battle remains to be seen.
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