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French Senate to Vote on Regulating Fast Fashion
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A year after the National Assembly, the Senate is about to vote on Tuesday, June 10, a bill to curb the rise of this "ultra-ephemeral mode", embodied by Chinese giant Shein and his low-cost clothing.
This Tuesday, the upper chamber is to decide on a text designed to frame the practices of the "ultra-ephemeral mode" platforms. It aims to curb the growth of this industry by imposing penalties, advertising restrictions and environmental information obligations.
On Tuesday, June 10, the Senate passed a bill to reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry. The rapporteur of the bill, Senator de l'Oise Sylvie Valente Le Hir, came up in the gallery to defend her text. This last target includes ultra-fast-fashion with these sites such as Temu or Shein.
French Senate Debates Regulation Fast Fashion to Curb Environmental Impact
The French Senate is poised to vote on a pioneering bill in June 2024 to regulate the fast-fashion industry, aiming to curb its environmental footprint and promote sustainable practices, a move that could set a European standard. The legislation, championed by Senator Jean-Pierre Moga and environmental advocates, targets brands like Shein and Zara, accused of fueling overconsumption through low-cost, trend-driven clothing. The bill proposes meas…
The text must now be agreed by Members-Senators at a Joint Joint Committee to be held in the autumn.
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