The commission has repeatedly asked Temu in recent months to provide more information about his efforts to stop the sale of illegal items on the platform. It also requested information on “risks linked to consumer protection, public health and the well-being of users”.

Based on Temu’s responses, the commission decided to launch a full investigation.

The investigation will assess Temu’s efforts to “limit the sale of non-compliant products” in the EU, including efforts to limit the “re-emergence of previously suspended dishonest traders” who have sold illegal items in the past.