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AliExpress is first online marketplace to face DSA investigation by EU

TechCrunch · 1y

The European Union has launched its third formal investigation under the Digital Services Act (DSA), targeting China's AliExpress. The DSA is a set of ecommerce rules that require larger platforms to conduct risk assessments and face penalties for violations. This investigation will focus on potential breaches of DSA rules related to risk management, content moderation, advertising transparency, and traceability of traders on AliExpress. Concerns include non-compliant products, child safety risks, and transparency issues with influencers' use of the platform. The investigation allows the EU to impose interim measures but does not confirm any violations at this stage.