- 5d ago
France publishes fast-fashion penalties reaching up to 19.50 euros per garment
An executive decree published on 28 August 2026 introduces environmental penalties on platforms like Shein and Temu, taking effect from 1 September.
- Jun 29
French parliament passes fast-fashion law targeting Shein and Temu, but critics call it watered down
French lawmakers passed a bill Monday to impose per-item fees and a publicity ban on ultra-fast fashion giants Shein, Temu and AliExpress, while exempting European fast-fashion chains such as Zara.
- Jun 4
French National Assembly votes to slash cadmium in fertilisers, overriding government objections
The lower house of the French parliament adopted a Green party bill to drastically reduce cadmium levels in phosphate fertilisers, defying the government's call for a slower phase-out.
