Compliance

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    Retrieved from TrusTrace on August 28, 2024
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    How to prepare for the EU’s Digital Product Passport Law

    New legislation will require brands to attach digital supply chain records to almost every product in Europe, including apparel. Here’s how to get started.

    By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Temu accused of sending unsolicited marketing texts in class action lawsuit

    The fast fashion giant allegedly sent messages to consumers who had opted out of them.

    By • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Shein reports 2 cases of child labor in its supply chain

    The fast fashion giant discovered the cases last year, and suspended orders from the manufacturers pending “appropriate remediation.”

    By • Aug. 23, 2024
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    Shein sues Temu for copyright infringement, fraud

    The fast fashion giant claims that its rival mimicked it on social media and operated an illegitimate e-commerce marketplace.

    By • Aug. 22, 2024
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    What would the demise of de minimis mean for supply chains?

    E-commerce companies rely on the exemption to sell U.S. consumers low-cost goods. Experts say they need to be prepared for a change.

    By Max Garland • Aug. 16, 2024
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    Forced labor, US economy among top concerns for fashion execs this year: report

    Despite concern over the economy, a majority of respondents noted feeling optimistic about their business outlook over the next five years.

    By • Aug. 6, 2024
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    Lawsuit accuses Patagonia’s customer support of violating privacy rights

    The class-action suit alleged Patagonia failed to disclose that it shares call recordings with third-party vendor Talkdesk for analysis.

    By Bryan Wassel • July 22, 2024
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    Temu children’s sleepwear recalled due to burn hazard

    More than 68,000 items were recalled for violating flammability standards, but no injuries have been reported.

    By • July 12, 2024
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    SEC’s ESG greenwashing, human capital disclosure rules pushed to October

    The Securities and Exchange Commission’s delayed rulemaking timeline comes against a backdrop of increased scrutiny on ESG-related regulations.

    By Zoya Mirza • July 11, 2024
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    Temu holding company hit with class action lawsuit

    Whaleco allegedly sent Temu marketing texts to numbers listed on the national do-not-call registry, according to the complaint.

    By • Updated July 10, 2024
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    Shein and Temu must detail compliance with EU law

    The European Commission wants the fast fashion giants to confirm that their online interfaces aren’t designed to deceive or manipulate users.

    By • July 3, 2024
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    AAFA joins call to Biden administration over supply chain concerns

    Trade groups are asking the president to intervene in contract negotiations for East Coast and Gulf Coast port workers.

    By • July 2, 2024
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    TrusTrace upgrades forced labor screening

    The platform’s supply chain tool uses AI to reduce “the likelihood of human error” and help fashion brands with regulatory compliance.

    By • June 28, 2024
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    Temu is a ‘data-theft business,’ Arkansas attorney general says in lawsuit

    The complaint alleges the fast fashion company collects users’ personal information without permission.

    By • June 26, 2024
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    Nike, Converse sue 52 ‘counterfeiting networks’

    The businesses named in the lawsuit collectively operate 98 websites and 267 social media handles, and allegedly sell “thousands” of fakes.

    By Cara Salpini • June 21, 2024
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    Gap, H&M, others join initiative to decarbonize fashion supply chain

    The Future Supply Initiative will provide brands with financing models and technical support to help their suppliers transition to low carbon technologies and solutions.

    By Zoya Mirza • June 18, 2024
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    Toms sues third-party Amazon storefront for trademark infringement

    The footwear company said Bloom Trading sold used and nongenuine shoes bearing its name.

    By • June 14, 2024
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    New York EPR for packaging bill fails to pass before end of legislative session

    The state Senate approved the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act last week, but the bill stalled in the Assembly. Bottle bill expansion and mattress EPR legislation also didn’t advance.

    By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2024
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    Fashion Workers Act passes New York state assembly in bid to correct ‘gross power imbalance’

    The bill, which is headed to the governor for signature, aims to protect models from exploitation.

    By • Updated June 28, 2024
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    OTB implements tracking and certification technology

    Diesel confiscated almost 44,000 counterfeit bags in China as its parent company implements NFT certification for its luxury lines.

    By • June 6, 2024
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    2 major EU sustainability and human rights regulations signed into law

    The rules, which ban destruction of unsold textiles among other things, aim to redefine product standards and promote sustainability.

    By Lauren Schenkman • June 4, 2024
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    Study questions reports of clothing waste in Ghana

    The findings contradict widespread claims of secondhand textile disposal challenges at the Kantamanto market in Accra, Ghana.

    By Lauren Schenkman • June 3, 2024
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    White House looks to bolster carbon market credibility

    The Biden administration released new principles for responsibly participating in voluntary carbon markets in what was called a “pragmatic step” by the CEO of carbon data platform Sylvera.

    By Lamar Johnson • May 31, 2024
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    Uniqlo and Anya Hindmarch face ‘googly eye’ trademark infringement lawsuit

    Googly Eye Cru, which sells apparel and accessories with a cartoon eyeball design, takes issue with last year’s collaboration between the designer and the Fast Retailing-owned brand.

    By • May 22, 2024
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    Nearly 20% of cotton-containing tested products traced to Xinjiang, China: report

    More than 800 items, including apparel and footwear, had fibers from the contested region, despite U.S. bans over forced labor concerns. 

    By Lauren Schenkman • Updated May 28, 2024