Health
Temu faces €200m EU fine over toxic, unsafe products
Key Points
The European Union has slapped a €200 million fine on Chinese retailer Temu for selling products considered toxic or unsafe, including baby toys and electronics. The e-commerce giant disputes the ruling, which came under the EU's Digital Services Act, requiring online platforms to protect consumers from harmful content or products. Also in the show: Global air travel dips for the first time since the pandemic, and France is set to reimburse the cost of weight-loss drugs for obese patients.
The European Union has slapped a €200 million fine on Chinese retailer Temu for selling products considered toxic or unsafe, including baby toys and electronics. The e-commerce giant disputes the ruling, which came under the EU's Digital Services Act, requiring online platforms to protect consumers from harmful content or products. Also in the show: Global air travel dips for the first time since the pandemic, and France is set to reimburse the cost of weight-loss drugs for obese patients.