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France targets Shein and Temu with new fast fashion levy
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points The fee, which will reach nearly €20 per item by 2030, aims to address the environmental toll of disposable fashion. A new penalty on cheaply made clothing is being introduced, targeting ultra-fast fashion retailers.
A new penalty on cheaply made clothing is being introduced, targeting ultra-fast fashion retailers. The fee, which will reach nearly €20 per item by 2030, aims to address the environmental toll of disposable fashion. Platforms like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress are affected by this measure.
The levy follows a law passed in June, which targets the environmental impact of fast fashion. However, some rival brands, including H&M and Zara, are exempt from this penalty.
Further details on this new measure are available, providing more insight into the implementation and goals of the penalty on ultra-fast fashion retailers.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: France 24 (EN) — France Reading time: 1 min
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