European Regulators Hit AliExpress With Record $629 Million Fine Over Safety Failures

By Jess Weatherbed · The Verge · 2026-07-20

The Verge reports that the European Commission issued its largest penalty to date under the Digital Services Act against AliExpress for failing to curb the sale of dangerous goods. The e-commerce giant reportedly lacked the necessary staff to monitor and remove hazardous toys and

The Verge reports that the European Commission issued its largest penalty to date under the Digital Services Act against AliExpress for failing to curb the sale of dangerous goods. The e-commerce giant reportedly lacked the necessary staff to monitor and remove hazardous toys and