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But it has come under fierce scrutiny since October 2024 when the EU opened its investigation, which preliminarily found in July last year that Temu had breached landmark rules over the risks of illegal products.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

A report seen by the BBC revealed staff had not been told for 16 months about test results that showed their exposure had breached safety limits.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Rayner quit as deputy PM and housing, communities and local government minister after an investigation found she had breached the ministerial code over the purchase of a flat in southern England.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The committee found Cleverly had breached three areas of the council's code for members relating to equality, respect and consideration of others, and disreputable conduct.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Already she saw her mistake: this was a private thing, something that should have been kept between them, and by including the Richardsons she had breached a barrier that should not have been broken.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng