The European Commission is preparing new legislation aimed at stopping irregular imports and limiting the entry of illegal Chinese products into the European Union. The proposal comes in a context of growing concern about the proliferation of goods that do not comply with European standards, particularly those sold through e-commerce platforms.
The measure provides for holding online sales platforms accountable for controlling the products sold by their vendors. This change represents a significant transfer of monitoring obligations to the digital operators who facilitate these transactions.
The legislative text also includes the creation of a centralized enforcement and monitoring fee, which will be charged to economic operators involved in importing goods into the European market. This fee aims to finance control mechanisms and ensure adequate resources for the enforcement of the new rules.
The reform is part of a broader EU strategy to strengthen the protection of the internal market and ensure that products sold in the EU bloc comply with all applicable regulations regarding safety, environment and quality.
