"Many products purchased online from outside the EU do not meet EU standards, raising safety and security concerns. This reform begins to turn the tide and makes it harder for dangerous products to enter the EU."
"Europe has been swamped by a tsunami of packages from China, and customs authorities could simply not cope with this. Consumer groups' tests of products bought on online platforms have revealed toys that can fatally injure children and textiles laced with banned chemicals."
The European Parliament and Council have agreed on a significant reform of EU customs rules, particularly addressing e-commerce from non-EU countries. This reform introduces a handling fee for items purchased online from outside the EU and classifies online platforms as importers. These platforms will be responsible for administrative tasks, taxes, and ensuring compliance with EU standards. The aim is to manage the influx of goods from platforms like Temu and AliExpress, which often do not meet EU quality standards, thereby enhancing consumer safety and reducing unexpected delivery fees.
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