Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions A comprehensive EU toolbox for safe and sustai...

EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 5.2.2025 COM(2025) 37 final COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS A comprehensive EU toolbox for safe and sustainable e-commerce EN EN A comprehensive EU toolbox for safe and sustainable e-commerce E-commerce has revolutionised the way consumers and businesses interact, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), bringing numerous benefits to the EU economy as a whole. At the same time, the recent surge of goods bought online and imported into the EU directly to consumers has amplified the challenges associated with e-commerce. These include the risk of harm to consumers’ health and safety from noncompliant products, the risk of irreversible environmental damage and negative carbon footprint, and a negative impact on the competitiveness of law-abiding businesses. The EU promotes a vision of e-commerce that reinforces sustainability, convenience, safety and reliability, and is a vehicle for the digital transformation in line with the 2030 Digital Decade targets. E-commerce should foster innovative and responsible businesses, while applying fair trade practices and complying with EU laws. This Communication outlines the Commission’s comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges posed by e-commerce imports across their entire life cycle. The Commission announces its enforcement...