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Vietnam officially implemented a revised E-Commerce Law on July 1, aiming to enhance the digital marketplace's transparency and safety through strengthened information disclosure, identity verification, and product control, combating commercial fraud and counterfeit goods.
Recent recalls of dietary supplements on major e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok Shop due to safety concerns, reminding consumers and sellers to pay attention to platform recall notifications.
China's Ministry of Commerce and State Administration for Market Regulation are soliciting public opinions on the draft revision of the E-commerce Law. The revision aims to improve platform responsibility rules and strengthen countermeasures in the cross-border e-commerce sector to protect domestic enterprises' rights.
The East African Community (EAC) is developing a unified cross-border data flow framework aimed at reducing compliance costs for businesses operating in multiple countries and promoting digital trade and e-commerce development within the region.
The U.S. Department of Justice's National Security Division has issued its first non-prosecution decision under the revised corporate enforcement policy, which encourages companies to voluntarily disclose violations and cooperate with investigations.
The US government has issued an executive order directing customs to strengthen enforcement on cross-border e-commerce imports, focusing on underreporting values, concealing origins, and using shell companies to evade tariffs.
With the EU removing customs duty exemptions for packages under €150, logistics experts warn UK and non-EU sellers that cross-border returns may trigger double taxation events. Sellers need to reassess the compliance of their return processes to avoid additional tax costs.
With the implementation of the EU tariff policy on small packages, the cross-border logistics industry is facing significant adjustments. Logistics providers warn that the elevated customs declaration requirements will directly affect the logistics costs and efficiency of cross-border e-commerce, necessitating a reassessment of supply chain costs by sellers.
TikTok Shop has recently updated its policy on incentivized reviews, further regulating sellers' practices of obtaining reviews through giveaways or discounts. The platform requires all comments involving exchanges of benefits to be explicitly disclosed to meet regulatory transparency requirements and prevent false advertising and consumer deception.
Vietnam will implement a revised E-Commerce Law starting July 1, 2026, focusing on strengthening regulations on live selling, requiring platforms to bear joint liability for counterfeit products and false advertising, aimed at regulating the e-commerce transaction environment.
Indonesian lawmakers plan to summon TikTok Shop to investigate the reported freezing of funds for hundreds of small and medium enterprise sellers. This incident involves huge amounts and may lead to further scrutiny of TikTok Shop's payment processing by Indonesian regulators.
Alibaba has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a long-term investigation by the US regarding its sales of illegal products. This incident highlights significant regulatory risks regarding compliance controls for cross-border e-commerce platforms, as well as the ongoing strengthening of US regulations on cross-border trade.
TikTok has settled with a U.S. teenager who accused it of causing mental health issues. This move avoids an upcoming trial, but the pressure on the social media platform regarding youth protection and algorithm compliance remains significant. Sellers need to pay attention to any changes in platform policies on content compliance and user protection.
Total Nutrition has expanded its recall of Moringa capsules and powder products due to reported salmonella contamination risk from its raw material supplier. The products are sold on various platforms including Amazon, TikTok Shop, and Walmart, and relevant sellers must immediately check their inventory and remove the items.
Vietnam's new e-commerce law took effect on July 1, aiming to regulate the digital marketplace by strengthening platform responsibilities. Platforms are required to verify seller identities and disclose transaction conditions while establishing a comprehensive consumer complaint and refund mechanism, which will raise compliance standards in Vietnam's e-commerce market.
TikTok Shop will enforce a new policy starting July 1 requiring all creators and sellers to submit tax information and introduce an enhanced creator verification mechanism based on NFC technology. This initiative aims to improve platform compliance and combat fraudulent accounts and tax violations.
TikTok Shop Southeast Asia has announced new regulations prohibiting sellers from simulcasting live streams on other platforms to enhance user conversion.
Italy's cabinet decides to postpone the €2 administrative fee for small packages under €150 from non-EU countries, initially set for July 1, to October 1.
Recently, supplement products on multiple e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok Shop, were recalled due to safety compliance issues. The platforms are strengthening their review of health-related products, and sellers need to ensure product compliance.
Shopify has recently taken action to remove e-cigarettes and related vapor products from its platform. This move has been praised by relevant authorities, indicating a tightening of the platform's compliance and social responsibility measures.