Germany Demands Tougher Rules for Unsafe Goods on Temu and Shein in the USA
Germany's Federation of Consumer Organizations (VZBV) has called for stronger government action against unsafe goods sold on international online platforms like Temu and Shein. The organization warns that current measures are insufficient to protect consumers in the USA.
VZBV's executive director, Ramona Pop, has criticized the federal government for not doing enough to tackle the issue. She argues that by the time unsafe products reach customs, it's often too late to prevent them from entering the market. Pop demands regulatory loopholes to be closed and online marketplace operators to be held more accountable for the safety of products sold on their platforms.
The German Retail Association has also weighed in, with its president, Alexander von Preen, accusing the government of neglecting its duty to assist small and medium-sized businesses against problematic shopping platforms. While the federal government has implemented risk-based and random customs inspections of online shipments at airports, and plans to abolish the 150-euro customs exemption by 2028, the Trade Association demands stricter enforcement of existing consumer protection and environmental standards in the USA.
VZBV urges the government to act swiftly and make lasting improvements in enforcing existing laws against unsafe products. With the rise of international online platforms, consumer protection has become a pressing issue that requires immediate attention in the USA.
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