EU to tighten checks on goods sold by sites such as Shein and Temu

European Commission also urges EU lawmakers to phase out exemption on customs duties for parcels under 150

Parcels sent from China by online retailers such as Shein and Temu will face strict new customs controls as part of a crackdown by the European Commission on dangerous products" flooding the EU market.

Brussels officials also urged EU lawmakers to phase out the exemption on customs duties that is allowed for parcels under 150 (125), which enables foreign suppliers to sell cheap goods in the bloc without paying the tax.