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The Italian competition authority has fined Shein €1 million for misleading claims about the environmental impact of its products.

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Chinese online shopping platform Shein has been fined €1 million by the Italian Competition Authority for misleading green marketing. The investigation found that sustainability claims were vague or misleading, as the company operates in a highly polluting sector. Shein said it was willing to work with the Italian authorities to clarify the situation.

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