Chinese webshops gain popularity in Denmark despite government warnings

Temu has risen in popularity despite warnings from the Danish consumer council and Environment Minister that its goods do noy comply with EU quality and safety standards. Norway and France have also taken steps to dissuade shoppers from using Chinese fast-fashion and mass-product marketplaces.

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Aug 14, 2024

The Chinese online marketplace Temu has risen in popularity in Denmark, despite warnings from the Danish consumer council Tænk and Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke that goods do not comply with EU product safety rules.In the second quarter of 2024, Temu was the second most popular online webshop in Denmark, according to a new analysis by […]

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