EU ban on destroying unsold clothing raises inventory pressure
The EU’s July 19 ban limits how large fashion companies handle unsold clothes, accessories and footwear, with disclosure rules due in 2027.
Fashion
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EU rules tighten fashion sustainability and durability claims Sept. 27
New EU consumer rules taking effect Sept. 27 will tighten fashion sustainability claims and add a legal-guarantee notice plus the voluntary GARAN label.
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EU’s Unsold-Clothing Ban Moves From Policy to Enforcement
The EU now bars large companies from destroying most unsold clothes, accessories and footwear, forcing documented reuse, recovery and compliance systems.
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Shein’s Hong Kong IPO puts fast fashion to a public test
Shein’s planned Hong Kong listing values the fast-fashion company far below its peak, testing growth, governance and sustainability under public scrutiny.
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EU Ban on Destroying Unsold Fashion Takes Effect
The EU now bars large fashion companies from routinely destroying unsold clothes, accessories and shoes, requiring documented alternatives and new supply-chain controls.