Temu

European regulators are preparing a crackdown on Chinese e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein, citing products contaminated with hazardous substances. Reports describe cheap jewellery made with cadmium instead of silver and clothing containing toxic chemicals. The move signals tighter enforcement of EU product safety rules on goods sold through low-cost direct-from-China marketplaces.

Temu reportedly built a vast advertising operation on Meta worth an estimated $962 million, which has now collapsed following a report alleging the platform relied on fake accounts. The allegations have raised fresh questions about ad integrity, traffic quality, and how effectively Meta polices inauthentic activity across its network.