The European Commission has fined AliExpress €550 million for failing to meet its obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The platform was found to have breached its duty to diligently assess and mitigate risks associated with the sale of illegal, unsafe, or counterfeit products. This enforcement action highlights the EU's commitment to holding large online platforms accountable for consumer safety and product integrity.
Effective date
2026-07-20
Action required
AliExpress is ordered to take action to comply with its obligations under the Digital Services Act, specifically regarding the assessment and mitigation of risks for illegal, unsafe, or counterfeit products.
Binding status
binding
Governing body
European Commission
Direction
restrictive
Innovation impact
constraining
Enforcement details
Agency
European Commission
Penalty
€550 million
Compliance requirements
Prohibited practices
- Failure to diligently assess and mitigate risks relating to the sale of illegal, unsafe or counterfeit products on an e-commerce platform
Affected industries
Affected roles
Frameworks
Cross-references
Cites laws
Digital Services Act (DSA)
"The European Commission fined AliExpress €550 million for breaching its obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to diligently assess and mitigate risks relating to the sale of illegal, unsafe or counterfeit products on its e-commerce platform."
Enriched 2026-07-20
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