E-Commerce

EU Parliament IMCO Committee Invites Temu To Hearing On Unsafe And Illegal Products

In April 2026, the European Parliament’s IMCO committee announced a scrutiny hearing with Temu over the systemic sale of unsafe and illegal products on online marketplaces, following earlier sessions with SHEIN and AliExpress.[^1^](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/product/product-details/20260311CAN76899#:~:text=invited%20a%20representative%20from%20Temu%20to%20a%20discussion%20on%2016%20April%202026) Lawmakers are signalling stronger EU political pressure for more consistent enforcement of existing product safety and consumer-protection rules in digital platforms, which could raise compliance expectations for large e-commerce operators.

10 Apr 2026, 11:03europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

New York Senate Introduces Bill S9769 on Electronic Marketplace Strict Liability

New York has introduced legislation (S9769) to hold electronic marketplace providers strictly liable for defective products sold on their platforms. This shift would significantly expand litigation risk for e-commerce platforms, likely necessitating more rigorous seller vetting and product safety compliance monitoring.

9 Apr 2026, 14:22nysenate.govUnited States

Romania ANPC Conducts Nationwide Inspections and Online Monitoring for Consumer Safety

Romania’s consumer protection authority (ANPC) executed a nationwide enforcement sweep in April 2026, resulting in over 2,300 fines and significant product withdrawals across retail and e-commerce. Businesses should expect sustained, high-intensity market surveillance on product safety and hygiene, requiring immediate verification of storage protocols and supply chain compliance to mitigate operational and reputational risk.

9 Apr 2026, 10:25anpc.roRomania

US House Introduces Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act (H.R. 8046)

The US House introduced H.R. 8046 to establish national standards for online SNAP transactions and food delivery, focusing on cybersecurity, labor conditions, and food safety. Retailers face the loss of SNAP authorization unless they align their digital platforms and delivery supply chains with new federal safety and labor requirements.

6 Apr 2026, 19:02govinfo.govUnited States

South Korea MFDS Amends Cosmetics Enforcement Rule For Overseas Direct-Purchase Cosmetics And Launches Safety Assessment Support Program

South Korea has implemented new enforcement rules to intensify market surveillance of overseas direct-purchase cosmetics and launched a support program for upcoming mandatory safety assessments. Companies selling into Korea via e-commerce face higher risks of public naming and testing-based enforcement, while the 2028 safety assessment mandate requires early technical preparation.

6 Apr 2026, 18:53law.go.krSouth Korea

Netherlands Finance State Secretary Funds Stronger Customs Oversight of E‑Commerce Shipments

The Netherlands is deploying €100 million annually and 560 new staff to intensify customs oversight of e-commerce shipments, coinciding with the July 2026 abolition of the EU's €150 duty-free threshold. Importers should anticipate higher per-parcel costs and a significantly increased risk of shipment delays or seizures as authorities ramp up data-driven inspections for product safety and chemical compliance.

5 Apr 2026, 19:42open.overheid.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

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

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

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

England and Wales: Home Office Issues 2025 to 2026 Grant for Trading Standards Enforcement of Offensive Weapons Act 2019 Corrosive Products Provisions

The UK Home Office has confirmed £1.8 million in funding for Trading Standards to enforce corrosive product sales and delivery restrictions through March 2026. Retailers and logistics providers should expect intensified market surveillance, including test purchases and compliance audits, targeting age-restricted hazardous substances.

4 Apr 2026, 10:56gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Australia Introduces Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026

Australia has introduced a bill to ban unfair trading practices, regulate subscription contracts, and mandate transparency for 'drip pricing' from July 2027. Businesses must review digital interface designs and subscription management workflows to ensure compliance with new transparency and cancellation standards or face significant civil penalties.

3 Apr 2026, 19:36aph.gov.auAustralia

Germany BGH Rules Internet Platform Advertising for Medical Cannabis Breaches § 10 HWG

The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled in March 2026 that internet platforms promoting prescription medical cannabis treatments to the public violate the Therapeutic Products Advertising Act (HWG). This decision reinforces strict limits on digital health marketing, requiring telemedicine and pharmaceutical platforms to overhaul lead-generation and patient-matching workflows to avoid prohibited consumer-facing advertising.

3 Apr 2026, 18:55rechtsprechung-im-internet.deGermany

Sweden (KemI) Updates Distributor Training Rules for Plant Protection Products

Sweden has updated mandatory training and certification requirements for all distributors of plant protection products, including e-commerce operators. Businesses must verify that supply chain partners transition to the new outdoor-use training standard at renewal to maintain market access and avoid distribution disruptions.

3 Apr 2026, 18:17kemi.seSweden

Sweden (Kemikalieinspektionen) Launches 2026 Inspection Campaign for Sellers of Plant Protection Products

The Swedish Chemicals Agency (KemI) has launched a national inspection campaign for 2026 targeting the sale and distribution of plant protection products. Retailers and e-commerce operators must ensure all products hold valid Swedish authorizations, meet strict linguistic and labeling requirements, and that staff are certified to provide mandatory safety advice to customers.

3 Apr 2026, 18:16kemi.seSweden

Norway Announces Exemption From EU Packaging Reuse Requirement To Preserve Deposit System

Norway confirms implementation of the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) but will exempt beverage packaging from reuse targets until 2035 to maintain its national deposit-return system. While beverage producers gain temporary relief from reuse mandates, businesses must still prepare for 2028 take-away reuse requirements and 2030 empty-space limits for e-commerce and retail.

2 Apr 2026, 08:50regjeringen.noNorwayEuropean Union

UK Government Launches Consultations On Major Updates To Product Safety Laws

The UK has launched a major overhaul of its product safety and market surveillance frameworks, with consultations closing June 23, 2026. Proposed reforms will expand supply chain liability, modernize safety definitions, and introduce digital labeling, signaling a shift toward stricter enforcement and digital-first compliance.

1 Apr 2026, 19:55gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Japan Promulgates Ordinance Amending Enforcement Regulations of Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations

Japan promulgated an ordinance on March 31, 2026, amending the enforcement regulations of its primary consumer protection law against misleading marketing and unjustifiable premiums. Companies should review digital marketing and promotional strategies to ensure compliance with heightened transparency standards for online advertising and consumer incentives.

1 Apr 2026, 19:47public-comment.e-gov.go.jpJapan

Colorado Bill SB26-146 Would Restrict Single-Use Food Serviceware Distribution

Colorado introduced SB26-146 to mandate an "ask-first" policy for single-use food serviceware and condiments starting January 1, 2027. Affected businesses and delivery platforms must redesign digital interfaces and operational workflows to eliminate default distribution, prioritizing waste reduction through consumer choice.

1 Apr 2026, 14:24leg.colorado.govUnited States

Brazil Anvisa Prohibits Irregular Sanitising and Cosmetic Products and Suspends Fort Decap Lots

Brazil's Anvisa has issued Resolution RE No. 1.166/2026, immediately prohibiting several unregistered sanitizing and cosmetic products and suspending specific detergent batches for GMP non-compliance. This enforcement action underscores the critical need for rigorous registration verification and adherence to manufacturing standards to avoid market seizure and brand damage in the Brazilian market.

1 Apr 2026, 14:18in.gov.brBrazil

UK Government Consults on New Core Product Safety Framework

The UK government has launched a consultation on a modernized, risk-based product safety framework to replace the 2005 regulations by mid-2026. Businesses should prepare for expanded supply chain duties—including for online marketplaces—and a shift toward digital labeling and AI-specific safety assessments.

1 Apr 2026, 08:08gov.ukUnited Kingdom

France Strengthens Customs Powers Over E-Commerce Small Parcels

France has expanded customs authority to inspect small e-commerce parcels regardless of EU entry point, effective March 2026, to combat tax avoidance and non-compliant imports. Businesses must prepare for increased scrutiny of cross-border logistics and higher operational costs as EU-wide parcel taxes and flat duties phase in through late 2026.

31 Mar 2026, 21:28economie.gouv.frFranceEuropean Union

Colorado SB26-146 Would Restrict Distribution of Single-Use Food Serviceware

Colorado introduced SB26-146 to mandate that single-use food serviceware be provided only upon customer request starting January 2027. Food service and delivery platforms must prepare for operational shifts, including software updates to default ordering settings and the elimination of pre-bundled accessory packs.

31 Mar 2026, 19:39leg.colorado.govUnited States