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The EU imposes hefty fines on AliExpress under the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing inadequate control over illegal and counterfeit products on its platform. This action marks an escalation in the EU's regulatory efforts on cross-border e-commerce platforms.
India's DGFT has officially launched an inventory-based cross-border e-commerce promotion framework aimed at enhancing the convenience and compliance of cross-border trade through standardized processes.
Driven by Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and packaging tax policies, the e-commerce packaging compliance software market is expected to maintain an 11.1% CAGR, reaching $234.8 billion by 2036.
The Malaysian government is drafting a new e-commerce bill aimed at ensuring overseas sellers on cross-border e-commerce platforms operate under the same regulatory framework as local businesses to maintain fair competition.
The European Commission has accused Temu of obstructing investigations into foreign subsidies in Dublin. This move is part of the EU's heightened regulatory scrutiny of Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein. Previously, Temu was fined €200 million for failing to effectively prevent the sale of illegal products, and this investigation further intensifies compliance pressures on the platform in Europe.
The European Union has taken stringent regulatory action against AliExpress under the Digital Services Act (DSA), accusing it of insufficient control over illegal and counterfeit products on its platform. This marks another instance of the EU exerting pressure on cross-border e-commerce platforms for compliance, signifying an increase in compliance thresholds for cross-border platforms in the European market.
TikTok Shop tightens compliance policies, cracking down on false advertising and misleading content.
Amazon enforces new regulations in August, including default deductions of advertising fees from sales balances and mandatory compliance with EU’s PPWR packaging rules.
Guangzhou Nansha District has optimized the cross-border trade business environment through a one-stop regulatory model for cross-border e-commerce export returns. This model has been recognized by the Ministry of Commerce as a national best practice, aiming to reduce companies' export return costs and improve cross-border logistics efficiency.
Walmart reaches a settlement with Los Angeles County to resolve allegations that its website collected and shared personal shopping data via Meta pixel tools without user consent. This incident serves as a reminder for sellers to strictly comply with privacy regulations when engaging in off-site traffic generation or using third-party tracking tools.
The Personal Information Protection Commission of South Korea ruled that TikTok illegally collected behavioral data of approximately 9.45 million South Korean users for targeted advertising without consent, resulting in a fine of 10.3 billion KRW and a mandate for corrective measures.
Guangzhou Nansha District has established a new ecosystem for cross-border trade, with its 'one-stop cross-border e-commerce export return supervision model' selected as a nationwide best practice by the Ministry of Commerce. This model integrates multiple government services to provide a more convenient business environment for cross-border enterprises.
The U.S. House is reviewing the '2026 Online Seller Rights Bill,' aimed at providing more protection for third-party sellers. The bill requires platforms to explain account suspension reasons, provide an opportunity for appeals, and limits inventory detention to 30 days to prevent platform abuse.
As of July 2026, the EU has canceled the tax exemption for goods valued under 150 euros and imposes a 3 euro tax on each item code. Logistics firms report that cross-border sellers are forced to adjust their supply chain strategies to deal with rising costs and complex customs clearance.
Temu announces its membership in the European Cross-Border E-commerce Association (CBCommerce) to enhance compliance and operational efficiency in the European market through deep collaboration with the European retail community.
Walmart is recalling Bettergoods brand pistachio butter due to potential salmonella contamination risks. The recall affects 19 states in the U.S., and Walmart has advised consumers to check their supplies.
eBay and its former executives have reached a $56 million settlement over harassment and stalking claims against an e-commerce blogger, significantly impacting eBay's brand image.
The EU recently implemented customs modernization reforms, officially canceling the long-standing tariff exemption for low-value imported goods below €150. Starting July 2026, related imported goods will incur a temporary tariff of €3 per item and must meet stricter electronic data declaration requirements.
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has prosecuted a large-scale VAT fraud case in the Czech Republic. The individuals involved allegedly used false declarations to import goods from China into the EU market, evading up to €17.4 million in VAT. This case highlights the EU's ongoing tightening of tax compliance regulations in cross-border e-commerce.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently added 43 Chinese entities to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) entity list, making it more difficult for affected products to enter the U.S. market due to stricter scrutiny.