Digital Services Act (DSA)

France DGCCRF Removes Over 100,000 Unsafe Products From Foreign Online Marketplaces

Since spring 2025 France’s DGCCRF has intensified checks on foreign online marketplaces, finding that nearly half of sampled products are dangerous and forcing the withdrawal of more than 100,000 units. The crackdown underscores heightened enforcement of EU digital platform obligations and signals ongoing scrutiny of toys, electronics and other consumer goods sold via cross-border e-commerce into France.

4 May 2026, 18:16economie.gouv.frFrance

European Parliament IMCO Delegation Concludes China Visit, Urging Enforcement of EU E‑Commerce and Product Safety Rules

EU lawmakers concluded a high-level mission to China demanding stricter enforcement of product safety and digital standards for major e-commerce platforms. This signals a shift toward aggressive market surveillance and potential new customs measures to curb the influx of non-compliant goods from non-EU marketplaces.

5 Apr 2026, 19:34europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Germany Justice Minister Signals Youth Social Media Protections, Anti-Greenwashing Rules and Right to Repair

Germany has signaled legislative priorities for stricter anti-greenwashing enforcement, a mandatory right to repair for electronics, and enhanced digital protections for minors. Companies should anticipate more rigorous substantiation requirements for environmental claims and mandatory serviceability obligations for consumer hardware and digital platforms.

27 Mar 2026, 18:31bundesregierung.deGermany

EU IMCO Committee Amendments on EU–Switzerland Internal Market and Conformity Assessment Package

The European Parliament’s IMCO Committee has proposed conditioning Swiss market access on dynamic alignment with EU product safety, digital, and environmental regulations. This signals a shift toward stricter harmonized compliance and enhanced market surveillance for industrial goods and medical devices, requiring businesses to maintain regulatory parity across both jurisdictions.

26 Mar 2026, 11:55europarl.europa.euEuropean UnionSwitzerland

EU Parliament IMCO Committee Schedules Hearing With AliExpress on Unsafe and Illegal Goods Sold Online

The European Parliament is escalating its oversight of major online marketplaces with a formal scrutiny hearing for AliExpress in March 2026 regarding the systemic sale of unsafe goods. Businesses should prepare for tightened enforcement of the General Product Safety Regulation and potential legislative reforms aimed at closing customs and liability gaps for non-EU digital platforms.

12 Mar 2026, 13:40europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Adopts Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030 (COM(2026) 113 Final)

The European Commission has adopted the Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030, establishing a cross-sectoral roadmap for enforcing pay transparency, digital safety, and workplace equality laws. Companies should anticipate stricter compliance oversight regarding gender-based risks in product design, AI deployment, and occupational health and safety frameworks.

10 Mar 2026, 06:04eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

European Parliament Briefing Analyses AI-Enabled Disinformation Targeting Women

EU institutions are coordinating the enforcement of the AI Act and Digital Services Act to combat AI-enabled disinformation and gender-based cyber violence. Digital providers must implement mandatory content labeling by August 2026 and prepare for enhanced liability regarding non-consensual AI-generated material.

9 Mar 2026, 17:54europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Presidency Issues Compromise Draft Conclusions on 2030 Consumer Agenda and Digital Fairness

The EU Council has advanced draft conclusions for the 2030 Consumer Agenda, prioritizing digital fairness, sustainable consumption, and the modernization of product safety enforcement. This signals a shift toward more aggressive cross-border market surveillance and the integration of Digital Product Passports into consumer protection and circular economy frameworks.

9 Mar 2026, 17:28data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Answer on Online Marketplace Product Safety and 2025 Childcare Sweep Findings

The European Commission is preparing to update the New Legislative Framework and Market Surveillance Regulation to close enforcement gaps for products sold through online marketplaces. Companies must strengthen EU-based responsible person documentation and digital traceability to address increasing regulatory scrutiny and the high non-compliance rates found in recent market sweeps.

9 Mar 2026, 16:56europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Customs Operation Finds Widespread Non-Compliance In Online Cosmetics, PPE And Food Supplements

EU customs reported widespread safety and labeling non-compliance in e-commerce imports of cosmetics and PPE ahead of new duty rules starting July 2026. Businesses must prepare for aggressive market surveillance and deemed importer liability for platforms, necessitating stricter supply chain documentation for direct-to-consumer shipments.

9 Mar 2026, 14:57taxation-customs.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Denmark Urges Stronger EU Action On Non-Compliant Third-Country E-Commerce Imports

Denmark is leading a call for the EU to tighten enforcement and increase platform liability for non-compliant goods imported via third-country e-commerce marketplaces. Businesses should prepare for intensified market surveillance and potential new regulatory obligations aimed at closing compliance gaps between domestic products and direct-to-consumer imports.

6 Mar 2026, 11:15em.dkDenmarkEuropean Union

European Parliament 2025 Human Rights Report Urges Stronger Sanctions And Corporate Accountability

The European Parliament’s 2025 human rights report, adopted in early 2026, advocates for an expanded sanctions regime and stricter enforcement of corporate due diligence across global supply chains. Businesses should prepare for a more aggressive EU policy stance that increasingly links market access and trade preferences to human rights performance and anti-corruption compliance.

26 Feb 2026, 14:31europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Launches Investigation Into Shein Under the Digital Services Act

The European Commission has initiated formal enforcement proceedings against Shein under the Digital Services Act to investigate illegal product sales and addictive platform designs. This action underscores a heightened regulatory focus on platform accountability, necessitating more rigorous product compliance and algorithmic transparency for all major online marketplaces operating in the EU.

18 Feb 2026, 20:40ec.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Launches Action Plan Against Cyberbullying

The European Commission has launched a non-binding Action Plan Against Cyberbullying to harmonize victim support and national prevention strategies across the EU. While non-legislative, the plan signals a shift toward standardized digital safety expectations and increases pressure on platforms to adopt proactive protection measures.

13 Feb 2026, 07:12commission.europa.euEuropean Union

Germany Adopts Law Amending The Product Safety Act (ProdSG) And Related Acts To Implement EU Regulation (EU) 2023/988

Germany has enacted legislation aligning the national Product Safety Act (ProdSG) with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), effective February 19, 2026. Operators must update technical documentation and German-language safety labeling to mitigate expanded market surveillance powers and significant new administrative penalties.

12 Feb 2026, 10:49recht.bund.deGermany

European Commission Designates WhatsApp Channels as a Very Large Online Platform Under the Digital Services Act

The European Commission has designated WhatsApp Channels as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act, triggering mandatory compliance with systemic risk obligations by May 2026. This expansion of oversight into messaging ecosystems signals a heightened focus on content moderation and risk mitigation for hybrid communication platforms operating within the European market.

29 Jan 2026, 09:31digital-strategy.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Polish E‑Commerce Chamber Report Urges EU Customs And VAT Reforms For Chinese Online Platforms

A 2025 report from the Polish Chamber of Digital Economy calls for urgent EU-level reforms to address market distortions and regulatory asymmetries caused by Chinese e-commerce platforms. Expect intensified pressure for the removal of the 150 EUR customs duty exemption and stricter enforcement of product safety and market surveillance rules for non-EU sellers.

22 Jan 2026, 12:03eizba.plPolandEuropean Union

European Ombudsman Receives Complaint on Commission’s Refusal to Disclose TikTok Digital Services Act Investigation Documents

The European Ombudsman has opened an inquiry into the Commission's refusal to disclose documents from its Digital Services Act investigation into TikTok. This case signals increasing pressure for transparency in EU platform regulation, potentially impacting how confidential business data and enforcement records are handled in future oversight proceedings.

20 Jan 2026, 08:50ombudsman.europa.euEuropean Union

European Parliament IMCO Committee To Question Shein Over Illegal And Unsafe Products Online

EU lawmakers are intensifying scrutiny of non-EU e-commerce platforms with a high-profile hearing on the sale of unsafe and illegal goods. Businesses should prepare for more aggressive enforcement of digital and product safety regulations, including potential platform suspensions and heightened customs oversight.

15 Jan 2026, 20:01europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Ministry Of Economic Affairs Plans 2026 Implementation Of CRMA And EU Green Transition Measures

The Dutch government has confirmed the 2026 implementation timeline for major EU legislative files including the Critical Raw Materials Act and the Green Transition Directive. Organizations should anticipate a structured rollout of new national obligations regarding product repairability, environmental labeling, cyber security, and supply chain resilience.

14 Jan 2026, 19:28open.overheid.nlNetherlands