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What to Watch: The EU to Get Tough on Textiles, Apparel and Footwear
The European Union looks to regulate industry from production to waste over the next few years, while new…
European Ruling Outlines Amazon Liability in Christian Louboutin Counterfeiting Case
The European high court ruled that the operator of a marketplace could be liable for counterfeiting if…
Amazon Sued by Vietnamese Supplier for $280 Million
Gilimex says it was forced to drop customers including Ikea, Decathlon and Columbia Sportswear to focus on…
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70 Critics Outline EU Forced-Labor Fixes
The European Commission's proposed law falls "significantly short" by failing to put the needs of workers "at…
Critics Say EU’s Forced Labor Proposal Falls Short
The measure will apply to any products made within or imported into the European Union.
EU Proposes Forced Labor Ban as Nike Rejects China Exit Plea
Brussels is set to announce plans to ban products made with forced labor as the Uyghur crisis escalates.
Lawsuits and Legislation Are Trying to Clean Up Fashion’s Greenwashing Problem
Brands face new legal challenges around the world that advocates hope lead to structural change.
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Does EU’s Mandatory Due Diligence Law Cover Just 1% of Businesses?
Lara Wolters, the MEP pushing for the EU's corporate sustainability due-diligence directive, discusses her…
‘Like Live Grenades’: What Suppliers Say About Fashion’s Purchasing Practices
Brand-supplier relationships need recalibrating, experts say, and the EU's draft corporate sustainability due…
European Green Deal ‘Very Much on Track’
Despite setbacks during the pandemic, the European Green Deal is moving forward with implications for…
Fashion Responds to EU’s Circular Textiles Proposals
As the European Union pushes out its so-called "fast fashion crackdown," one thing is missing from the…
European Commission Calls for Greenwashing ‘Black List’
In a proposal, the European Commission tightened rules on durability, repair and added calls to "black list"…