The fast-fashion giant Shein is under investigation by Italy’s antitrust agency, amid claims of misleading environmental practices. The probe targets Infinite Styles Services Co. Limited, the Dublin-based company that operates Shein’s website and mobile app. The investigation raises serious concerns about the authenticity of Shein’s sustainability claims, particularly those related to its ‘evoluSHEIN’ product line. […]
UK Warns 17 Fashion Brands on Greenwashing
In a recent effort to enhance consumer protection and ensure transparency in sustainability claims, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued warnings to 17 prominent fashion brands. These companies, which include well-known retailers such as Boohoo and Asos, have been advised to reassess their marketing practices related to sustainability, following an investigation that […]
US FCC Unveils 2024 Regulatory Fee Schedule: Key Changes and Implications
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently introduced its regulatory fee schedule for fiscal year 2024, a crucial step that aims to address the dynamic landscape of telecommunications in the United States. This substantial collection, estimated at $390 million, signals a significant shift in how regulatory fees will be managed, particularly in light of the […]
US Safety Commissioners Call for Investigation Into Shein, Temu
Recent developments in the e-commerce sector have drawn significant attention to the safety of products sold on popular platforms such as Shein and Temu. Two US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) commissioners, Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak, have formally requested an investigation into these platforms due to grave safety concerns regarding “deadly baby and toddler […]
US Safety Officials Urge Investigation into Shein and Temu
In a significant move to enhance consumer safety in the e-commerce landscape, two officials from the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) have called for an investigation into the operations and safety compliance of the e-commerce platforms Shein and Temu. This inquiry comes on the heels of alarming reports that dangerous baby and toddler products […]
