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France is introducing a new tax on small parcels from November 1, affecting online purchases. The measure targets low-value items ordered from abroad, notably from platforms like Shein and Temu, and buyers will see the extra charge added at checkout. Discussions are focused on how the fee will be collected and what it means for cross-border e-commerce shoppers.

A Brussels-based policy commentator says they are preparing a deep dive into the EU's fast fashion crackdown, from fining companies like Shein and Temu to new rules on destroying unsold clothing. The note, shared alongside talk of personal style and purple outfits, highlights growing scrutiny of ultra-cheap fashion retailers' environmental and trade practices in Europe.

The European Union is set to introduce a new fee on parcels entering the bloc from non-EU countries, a move aimed at curbing the massive influx of low-cost shipments from China, largely driven by platforms like Shein and Temu. The handling charge would target the flood of small packages that currently enter Europe duty-free, raising costs for Chinese e-commerce sellers shipping directly to European consumers.

The European Commission has accepted Temu's action plan following a 200-million-euro fine, requiring the Chinese online marketplace to make its recommendation algorithms transparent. Temu must now demonstrate how it prevents seller tricks used to distribute illegal goods on the platform. The move marks a new step in the EU's crackdown on non-compliant practices by large online platforms under its digital rules.

A creator tested whether inexpensive accessories from Temu could work as a truck upgrade, fitting a range of cheap gadgets to the vehicle to see how they hold up in real use. The stunt is drawing attention as viewers weigh whether budget online gadgets are a bargain or a waste of money on something as demanding as a pickup truck.

The European Union has accepted Temu's proposed measures to address the risk of illegal products being sold on its online marketplace. The commitment, made under EU consumer product safety rules, requires the shopping platform to take action against non-compliant goods offered to European consumers. The move is part of the bloc's wider scrutiny of fast-growing e-commerce platforms and their product safety practices.

The European Commission has accepted an action plan submitted by Temu to address breaches of the Digital Services Act. The plan follows an investigation into the Chinese online marketplace over concerns such as the sale of illegal products and transparency obligations. The move commits the platform to concrete remedies, with the Commission expected to monitor compliance and can impose fines if Temu fails to deliver.

The European Union has accepted a corrective action plan from Temu, following a fine of roughly €200 million linked to illegal goods sold on the platform. The plan is expected to commit the online marketplace to stricter checks against illicit products entering the EU market. Officials and consumer groups will be watching whether Temu delivers on its commitments.

A Polish user has published a candid review after five months of running GrapheneOS instead of stock Android on a Pixel 8. The writeup covers daily use of privacy-focused software, cutting through marketing claims about full anonymity, and reports hands-on results with banking apps including ING and VeloBank, a common pain point for de-Googled phones.

PDD Holdings, the Chinese e-commerce company behind Temu and Pinduoduo, is seeing heightened interest in its stock, listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker PDD. Investors are checking its price, quotes and trading history as the company remains one of the most closely watched China-based tech names amid ongoing questions about consumer spending and cross-border retail growth.

The share of Swedes buying goods online from abroad has dropped since a customs fee was introduced in July, according to reports circulating in Sweden. A new handling fee is set to be added soon, raising further costs for cross-border e-commerce. The change particularly affects shoppers using platforms like Shein and Temu, and the Swedish Customs Agency is at the centre of the discussion.