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EU regulators seek more powers to enforce consumer protection laws

By Matthew Newman ( April 16, 2026, 13:02 GMT | Insight) -- European regulators want fining powers under EU consumer protection rules to bolster the EU's national-based system and to tackle a flood of illegal and harmful products imported into the 27-nation bloc, a senior European Commission official has said. Speaking at the same European Parliamentary hearing, officials from Chinese e-commerce company Temu said the company had implemented an inspection program to screen products it sells.EU regulators should have stronger consumer protection powers to levy fines and suspend digital platforms to help bolster the work of national enforcers and tackle a flood of illegal and harmful imports, a senior European Commission official said on Thursday....

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