European Commission and online retailers crack down on listing dangerous items
The commission defines dangerous content as anything from incitement to violence, to child sex abuse material, unsafe products and products infringing copyright
Brussels — The European Commission has signed an agreement with four major online retailers to combat the listing of dangerous products on Europe’s online shopping sites. Dangerous content, as defined by the commission, includes anything from incitement to hatred and violence, to child sexual abuse material, unsafe products and products infringing copyright. AliExpress, Amazon, eBay and Rakuten-France agreed to remove dangerous product listings within two days of being notified by authorities and respond to customer notifications within five days. The Commission said 20% of sales in Europe were made online in 2016, increasing the prevalence of dangerous product listings. "E-commerce has opened up new possibilities for consumers, offering them more choice at lower prices. Consumers should be just as safe when they buy online, as when they buy in a shop," Commissioner Vera Jourova, who looks after consumer issues, said. The companies also agreed to train sellers to comply with EU safe...
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