Ahead of the upcoming Council discussions on EU customs reform, European industry associations have issued a joint statement warning that the proposed €2 handling fee on small parcels imported from non-EU online sellers will not be enough to protect consumers and shield EU businesses from unfair competition.
We call for urgent action to close legal loopholes, hold online marketplaces accountable and strengthen enforcement to stop the daily influx of unsafe and non-compliant products reaching EU consumers.
Read the full joint statement here.
