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France begins penalizing 'fast fashion' starting today: companies can pay up to 12 euros per item
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France begins penalizing 'fast fashion' starting today: companies can pay up to 12 euros per item

SAPO Notícias1 September 2026 at 07:45

France implements starting Tuesday, October 1st, a new financial penalty targeting 'ultra fast fashion' companies, in an effort to curb the environmental impact of the textile industry. Companies that produce extremely fast fashion clothing may face fines of up to 12 euros per item sold. This measure represents a significant step in regulating the fast fashion sector in the country, which is known for its high resource consumption and massive waste production. The French initiative comes in response to growing environmental concerns associated with this model of clothing production and consumption.

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