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by gnfargbl 776 days ago
> Most smart devices are manufactured outside the UK, but the PSTI act also applies to all organisations importing or retailing products for the UK market. Failure to comply with the act is a criminal offence, with fines up to £10 million or 4% of qualifying worldwide revenue (whichever is higher).

-- https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/smart-devices-law

Will the government actually go after AliExpress/Shein/Temu? Dunno, but they have the option.
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Vinnl 776 days ago
I'm not sure how it works elsewhere, including the UK, but I believe here in the Netherlands, ordering from Aliexpress counts as importing, i.e. if you were to sell that on to others (like a drop-shipper), you're the retailer, but if you just keep it for personal use, then that's at your own risk.

Edit: tried to find a source again, [1] is the closest I could find and at least is reliable (but in Dutch).

[1] https://www.consumentenbond.nl/online-kopen/bestellen-bij-bu...

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gnfargbl 776 days ago
I checked and I think you're correct.

Temu's T&Cs for the UK specifically say that

> You agree that, where applicable, you will act as the importer of the products purchased

-- https://www.temu.com/uk/terms-of-use.html

So yep, on the face of it, this does look like a pretty big loophole.

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