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French Senate Approves Bill to Curb Ultra Fast-Fashion’s Environmental Impact

The bill now heads to an autumn joint commission to reconcile Senate texts with the National Assembly version before EU compliance checks.

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Overview

  • The Senate approved the legislation on June 10 by 337 votes to one.
  • The bill mandates an eco-score system with penalties up to €5 per item in 2025, rising to €10 by 2030 for products with poor environmental performance.
  • It prohibits fast-fashion advertising, with sanctions for influencers who promote ultra fast-fashion items.
  • The text differentiates 'ultra' fast-fashion platforms such as Shein and Temu from traditional European brands, imposing stricter measures on non-EU retailers.
  • Fast fashion accounts for about 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, flooding the French market with 48 new garments per person each year.