Temu: Commission accepts compliance plan, with implementation and audit still ahead
Five measures on illegal-product risk assessment follow May’s €200 million fine. Acceptance does not certify that every product is safe.
The European Commission announced on 26 October 2026 that it had accepted Temu’s plan to remedy a breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The development, also reported by Reuters, concerns assessing risks from illegal products on the marketplace.
The plan follows the May 2026 non-compliance decision and a €200 million fine for shortcomings in risk assessment.
Five commitments
- A risk analysis tailored to the platform.
- Reliable metrics for the effectiveness of measures limiting illegal listings.
- Assessment of content-moderation weaknesses, from automated tools to human review.
- Analysis of how recommender systems may amplify illegal products.
- Examination of deliberate manipulation of the service, including by traders.
Implementation remains to be checked
The detailed announcement gives Temu four months to implement the plan and requires an interim risk assessment covering a six-month period through 30 November 2026. That date concerns the assessment period, rather than a consumer deadline.
An external independent audit follows, with a report to the Commission within four months after implementation. On 24 September, the European Board for Digital Services considered the proposed changes partially adequate while identifying insufficient detail. The Commission says it clarified requirements and will supervise implementation.
Acceptance of the plan does not certify the safety of every product or mean that the required checks have been completed.
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