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EU Imposes $630 Million Fine on AliExpress for Illegal Product Sales

The European Union fined AliExpress $630 million for selling illegal products, including unsafe toys and counterfeit goods.

Editorial Desk

July 20, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Brussels, Belgium — The European Union has levied a fine of €550 million ($630 million) on online retailer AliExpress for permitting the sale of illegal products. These items include unsafe toys — and cosmetics that don’t meet the EU’s stringent environmental and safety standards.

The EU stated that AliExpress failed to adequately prevent the sale of counterfeit products. even when the platform identified illegal goods, many remained available for purchase online for several weeks.

The fine underscores the EU’s commitment to enforcing its regulations on product safety and environmental standards within the digital marketplace.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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