MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Liability of online marketplaces for products sold through their services – E-002041/2024

Question for written answer  E-002041/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Christel Schaldemose (S&D)

Will the Commission explain how it makes sense that, under Article 8 of the Digital Services Act (DSA), no obligation may be imposed on online marketplaces established in Europe, such as Temu, to check documentation on the legality under EU law of the products they broker between sellers and producers in third countries and EU consumers? Neither Article 31 nor Article 34 of the DSA seems to alter the fact that, under Article 8, no obligation can be introduced to verify the lawfulness of products and packaging before they are put on sale.

This appears to be in stark contrast with the basic principle that traditional European traders have a duty to ensure that the products they bring to Europe from sellers and producers in third countries comply with EU product and environmental legislation. That must be ensured before the products are put on sale.

Submitted: 14.10.2024