European Union: European Parliament adopted resolution on product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports

On 9 July 2025, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports (2025/2037(INI)). The resolution addresses the rise in non-compliant products entering the European Union via e-commerce channels, primarily originating from non-EU countries, particularly China. It highlights a surge in imports under the EUR 150 exemption threshold, amounting to 4.6 billion items in 2024, and the resultant strain on customs and market surveillance systems. The Parliament expressed concerns over the significant number of unsafe, non-compliant, and counterfeit products evading enforcement due to fragmented oversight, lack of traceability, and inadequate digitalisation of control authorities. It stresses the urgent need for increased funding, enhanced enforcement cooperation, and the deployment of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain for risk profiling and inspection. The resolution calls for the implementation of the Digital Services Act, the General Product Safety Regulation, the Market Surveillance Regulation, and related instruments, alongside the establishment of an EU Customs Authority (EUCA), a unified customs data hub, and a mandatory Digital Product Passport. Furthermore, it advocates for the removal of the de minimis threshold, harmonised penalties across Member States, the enforcement of Regulation (EU) 2024/3015 on products made with forced labour, and strengthened international cooperation to counteract unfair competition, environmental harm, and the strategic influence of non-EU trading partners in the digital trade domain.