Safer Online Shopping: Platforms Accountable for Counterfeit Goods.
New rules increase the liability of online platforms for selling counterfeit goods, especially those posing health risks. Citizens can expect safer online purchases and easier reporting of suspicious products. Platforms will need to better verify sellers and remove fake listings.
Key points
Online platforms will be held liable for counterfeit sales if they fail to implement preventive measures.
Enhanced consumer protection against dangerous counterfeit goods, particularly those impacting health and safety.
Platforms must verify seller identities, display contact information, and the country of origin for goods.
Mechanisms for swift removal of counterfeit listings and blocking repeat offenders will be implemented.
Individuals who knowingly make false claims about counterfeit goods to platforms may face financial penalties.
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