The European Commission has levied a €200 million (£173 million) fine against the Chinese online shopping platform Temu for failing to adequately prevent the sale of illegal and dangerous products. This penalty follows a 19-month investigation revealing that consumers on Temu's site were likely to encounter unsafe items, including baby toys and electronics. An unpublished mystery shopping exercise highlighted a concerning prevalence of unsafe baby products and hazardous chargers. Consumer advocacy groups have reported various risks associated with products sold on Temu, such as choking hazards from toys and dangerous chemicals in clothing. The fine is the highest imposed under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to regulate online platforms, and reflects serious compliance issues identified in Temu's risk assessments. Temu, which boasts 130 million users in the EU, has indicated its intention to appeal the fine, asserting that it has made improvements to its safety protocols since the investigation began. The company must submit an action plan by August 28 to address the commission's concerns.