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Italian Competition Authority Hits Shein with €1 Million Greenwashing Fine

The Singapore-headquartered fast fashion retailer was fined for misleading customers about the environmental impact of its products in its second financial sanction by a European competition authority in little more than a month.
A shopper carries a white Shein shopping bag.
Shein's treatment of workers and environmental record came under increased scrutiny last year. (Getty Images)

Italy’s competition authority (AGCM) imposed a €1 million ($1.16 million) fine on China-founded fast fashion online retailer

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