France targets Shein and Temu with proposed fast fashion fees

BBC · France 24 · first seen 01.09.2026 · updated 02.09.2026

France is moving forward with legislative proposals to levy fees on ultra-fast fashion items, potentially reaching up to €20 per garment by 2030 to curb environmental impacts.

France proposed a fee structure targeting ultra-fast fashion retailers like Shein and Temu.
The potential levy could scale up to €20 per garment by 2030.

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