An independent assessment confirms the technical capacity of these laboratories to carry out specific tests in accordance with certain European standards, which facilitates the early detection of possible regulatory compliance issues before shipment
Temu is incorporating internal laboratory testing into its preventive product controls following an independent assessment and audit that Bureau Veritas has carried out in the laboratories located in the warehouses of its logistics partners.
The assessment confirms that these laboratories have the necessary technical capacity to carry out specific product tests in accordance with certain European standards. By integrating this capability into order-preparation operations, Temu adds an additional control stage that helps detect possible regulatory compliance issues before shipping certain products to consumers.
Bureau Veritas examined the laboratories’ testing equipment, their facilities and environmental conditions, technical staff, operating procedures, and quality control systems. The assessment confirmed that the laboratories meet the technical requirements to carry out the specified tests.
The laboratories are already operational and carry out sampling checks on certain products. These checks include electrical safety tests for appliances, performance checks on textile products, and tests to verify compliance with the applicable safety requirements for toys.
The tests carried out in the warehouses add an additional checkpoint to the verifications that Temu performs before publishing the products on its platform and to the ongoing post-sale monitoring.
"Our aspiration is to help raise the standard of product controls on e-commerce platforms through greater integration of laboratory testing into order-preparation operations," said a Temu spokesperson.
"Incorporating this capability into our operations gives us one more opportunity to detect and address possible regulatory compliance issues before shipment. The Bureau Veritas assessment provides independent confirmation of the technical capacity of the laboratories within the assessed scope," the spokesperson added.
The laboratories located in the warehouses complement the tests carried out by independent third parties and do not exempt sellers from their responsibility to ensure that their products comply with applicable regulations. The assessment refers to the laboratories’ capacity to carry out the specified tests; it does not constitute product certification.
"Temu works to develop an e-commerce platform that pays special attention to quality and regulatory compliance," said a Bureau Veritas spokesperson. "Thanks to our collaboration, we have been able to see firsthand the considerable time and effort that Temu teams dedicate to strengthening internal product testing".
Temu and Bureau Veritas have been collaborating since 2023 on product testing, random sampling checks, third-party testing services provided to sellers, and seller training. This collaboration covers categories such as textile products, electrical and electronic items, beauty and personal care products, materials intended to come into contact with food, personal protective equipment, and jewelry.
Temu is also exploring new collaborations with specialized testing organizations to expand and strengthen its internal laboratory testing capacity.
The initiative is part of a broader Temu investment in product safety and regulatory compliance. The company expects to invest approximately 200 million U.S. dollars in regulatory compliance and quality assurance worldwide in 2026, double what was invested in 2025.
In addition to its warehouses-located laboratories, Temu collaborates with more than 60 independent testing entities around the world. The company has also expanded its seller training programs, including a recently announced series of initiatives that connects sellers with testing and regulatory compliance specialists to offer practical guidance on regulatory requirements, product testing, and certification.