EU orders Temu, Shein to explain how they protect children

TEMU and SHEIN apps seen on the screen of smartphone (Shutterstock)

ALBAWABA - European Union antitrust regulators demanded Chinese e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein to demonstrate that they are adhering to the bloc's essential regulations governing technology businesses, notably those pertaining to child protection.

European Commission officials said in a statement Friday that the companies have been asked to show proof that they are following the Digital Services Act by July 12. Once the commission gets the necessary data, it will decide what to do afterwards, possibly initiating an official investigation.

The commission stated it was reacting to a report from consumer groups about the websites. Earlier in May, The European Union's BEUC consumer rights group complained to the European Commission Temu was using "manipulative techniques," according to AFP.