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EU accepts AliExpress' commitments to catch illegal online products

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Posted on June 18, 2025

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EU Approves AliExpress' Measures to Combat Illegal Online Products

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission on Wednesday said it had accepted commitments made by Alibaba's AliExpress to address concerns over the dissemination of potentially illegal and pronographic materials through its platform.

The commission said it had made binding a series of "wide-ranging commitments" that address concerns related to the platform's systems to monitor and detect illegal products, such as medicines, food supplements, and adult material.

Commitments also related to AliExpress' mechanism to note and flag illegal products and its internal complaint system.

(Reporting by Bart Meijer; Editing by Makini Brice)

Key Takeaways

  • EU accepts AliExpress' commitments to monitor illegal products.
  • AliExpress to enhance detection of illegal and adult materials.
  • New mechanisms to flag and report illegal items on AliExpress.
  • European Commission makes commitments legally binding.
  • Focus on improving internal complaint systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What commitments did AliExpress make?
AliExpress made a series of wide-ranging commitments to address concerns about the dissemination of illegal products on its platform.
What is the role of the European Commission in this matter?
The European Commission accepted AliExpress' commitments and made them binding to ensure compliance with regulations regarding illegal products.
How does AliExpress plan to monitor illegal products?
AliExpress has committed to improving its systems for monitoring and detecting illegal products, including medicines and food.
What internal systems are being enhanced by AliExpress?
The commitments also involve enhancing AliExpress' mechanism to flag illegal products and its internal complaint system.

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