Are your cheap Temu orders safe? Here’s what you need to know

06.05.2026

Are your cheap Temu orders safe? Here’s what you need to know

Europe is facing a surge of unsafe and non-compliant products entering its market - many of them sold through major online platforms like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress. With billions of parcels arriving each year, concerns are growing over consumer safety and unfair competition. 

In this episode of “EU Decoded,” Members of the European Parliament Dirk Gotink and Andreas Schwab share insights from a recent mission to China, revealing the true scale of the issue and what’s being done to address it. From new EU customs rules to holding platforms accountable, we break down how Europe plans to protect its consumers and safeguard the Single Market. 

Is the EU doing enough? What will it take to restore balance? Tune in to find out. 

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