MEP Laura Ballarín Cereza (S&D, Spain) and MEP Nicolás González Casares (S&D, Spain) have asked the European Commission to take urgent action against dangerous sun creams sold on e-commerce platforms AliExpress, Shein and Temu, following a consumer organisation report showing that nine out of ten tested products were non-compliant with EU safety rules. The written question, submitted on 9 July 2026, targets the health risks to EU consumers and pressures the Commission to use its powers under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to stop the sale of banned or mislabelled products.
The question cites a study published on 8 July 2026 by the French consumer group Que Choisir Ensemble, which analysed ten sun creams sold on the three platforms. According to the findings, three products contained banned substances, six offered significantly less sun protection than advertised, and the only product with acceptable protection contained an endocrine disruptor dangerous to health. The MEPs note that AliExpress, Shein and Temu are classified as very large online platforms under the DSA, which obliges them to assess systemic risks (Article 34) and implement mitigation measures (Article 35). However, ongoing Commission investigations into these platforms have not yet resulted in final decisions.
first, that the Commission take the consumer data into account in its ongoing investigations; second, that it take urgent interim action to stop dangerous products being sold in the EU while investigations continue; and third, that it propose additional legislative and enforcement measures to protect consumer health effectively. The MEPs do not specify numerical targets or deadlines, but the question signals a push for stronger enforcement of existing rules and possibly new legislation.
The Commission is expected to reply within approximately six weeks. Its answer will indicate whether it considers the existing DSA framework sufficient or whether further regulatory steps are needed to address non-compliant products sold by third-country e-commerce platforms. The outcome will affect EU consumers, who face health risks from untested imports, and the platforms themselves, which could face stricter obligations or penalties. EU producers of compliant sun creams may also benefit from a level playing field if enforcement is tightened.