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New York City has taken stringent regulatory measures against fast electric bicycles, issuing cease and desist letters to Amazon and Walmart to remove non-compliant electric bicycle products.
Walmart has reached a $1 million settlement with the Louisiana Attorney General regarding issues related to its Spark Driver delivery service. This incident highlights the regulatory pressure faced by large retailers concerning delivery compliance.
The Indian government has officially introduced a framework for inventory-based cross-border e-commerce exports, allowing eligible e-commerce entities to manage inventory through registered Exporter of Record (EOR). This initiative aims to simplify compliance processes for Indian-manufactured goods and lower export thresholds for small and medium-sized enterprises.
August sees a flurry of financial regulation updates, including Thailand's implementation of a refund regulation for cyber crime funds on August 12, requiring financial institutions and platforms to enhance reporting duties. Ghana requires online investment and digital trading platforms to complete compliance license applications by August 31.
2026 is a pivotal year for e-commerce regulation in Europe. From mandatory online return buttons in June to transparency obligations under the AI Act coming into effect in August, e-commerce businesses face comprehensive compliance challenges. Sellers need to ensure their website functionality, data processing, and the use of AI tools comply with the latest EU regulations.
The SEC proposes a new electronic delivery framework to establish electronic delivery as the default method of investor communication. If approved, it will replace existing e-delivery standards, simplifying communication processes and reducing printing costs.
The IRS has issued final regulations on backup withholding for third-party networks, defining their withholding obligations during transactions. The rule aims to enhance compliance oversight for cross-border and local e-commerce platform transactions, requiring sellers to consider potential changes in platform settlement processes.
TikTok Shop has tightened compliance policies in 2026, focusing on prohibiting false advertising, manipulative marketing, and undisclosed AI-generated content. Brands must ensure content is highly consistent with product descriptions or face severe penalties.
A Shenzhen-based Latin America e-commerce service provider has caused over a thousand local stores to be banned due to violations. This event warns sellers of the high operational risks associated with obtaining "local accounts" through gray-market methods.
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has approved new cross-border e-commerce regulations, categorizing e-commerce goods independently. The new policy sets a €200 duty-free import threshold and imposes a uniform tariff on goods exceeding this amount.
TikTok Shop has issued compliance reminders for products during the 2026 World Cup, requiring sellers to strictly adhere to intellectual property rules and regulations regarding the use of World Cup-related branding to avoid product removals or shop violations due to infringement.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an urgent warning for consumers to immediately stop using specific models of hair dryer brushes sold by the Chinese seller DEISNGB. These products pose a serious risk of electrocution and death due to the lack of immersion protection, and the sellers have not cooperated with recalls; the products were sold on Walmart and TikTok Shop.
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has ruled that imports of choline chloride from China have caused substantial harm to relevant U.S. industries. This decision means the Department of Commerce will continue its anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations, and related exporting companies need to closely monitor subsequent tariff policy changes.
Walmart is facing a class action lawsuit in Illinois over the use of AI technology to create voice prints of customers on customer service calls without obtaining explicit written consent. Plaintiffs accuse the company of violating local biometric privacy laws, highlighting the legal compliance challenges faced by large retailers when applying AI technology for identity verification.
The U.S. Treasury has announced sanctions against two digital asset exchanges, accusing them of facilitating money laundering for the Iranian regime and supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This move aims to combat illegal financial activities and sanction evasion using lightly regulated cryptocurrency platforms, further tightening cross-border financial compliance regulations.
Recently, multiple TikTok store scams have emerged, with criminals using fake orders, phishing links, and encouraging victims to share screens to steal money. Such incidents not only harm consumer interests but also challenge the platform's trustworthiness, prompting police investigations.
The EU has imposed a heavy fine on AliExpress based on the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing insufficient controls against illegal and counterfeit products, marking a further escalation of the EU's regulatory oversight of compliance for cross-border e-commerce platforms.
Recently, phishing attacks targeting Amazon sellers have emerged, with criminals posing as a German law firm sending 'infringement removal' emails to lure sellers into downloading a compressed file that implants the 'SilverFox' Trojan, stealing backend access and payment information.
Amazon is implementing several new regulations in August, including an automatic deduction model for advertising fees and the EU's PPWR packaging regulations. Sellers need to manage cash flow and ensure completion of EU packaging EPR registration by August 12 to avoid product delisting risks.
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.