France fines Boohoo 225,000 euros over missing environmental product information

France's consumer and fraud watchdog announced on Tuesday it has fined the British online clothing chain Boohoo approximately 225,000 euros for failings related to the environmental information of its products.

Following an investigation in 2025, the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) issued an administrative fine of 224,950 euros against the ultra-fast fashion company.

Absence of mandatory information on the origin and impact of textiles

These investigations revealed “the absence of information regarding the geographical indication of weaving, dyeing, printing and manufacturing operations for 1,863 items for sale,” the DGCCRF noted, while these details are mandatory in France.

Additionally, there was a lack of information concerning the release of plastic microfibres into the environment during washing for 773 textile products “in which the proportion of synthetic fibres is greater than 50 percent”.

The DGCCRF finally points to “the failure to provide a product sheet relating to environmental qualities and characteristics for 1,863 products for sale”.

“These obligations, which apply to waste-generating textiles, allow consumers to have clear and reliable information on the production origin and environmental impact of the products consumed,” the organisation stated.

Second sanction in a few weeks

The DGCCRF had already fined Boohoo 2.33 million euros in August, following an investigation that revealed “deceptive commercial practices” concerning “the truthfulness of the promotions advertised” on its website.

It had noted that “40 percent of the verified advertisements (...) offered no price reduction; 7 percent a smaller reduction than advertised; and 48 percent were actually price increases”.

This amounted to “a total of 95 percent of non-compliant advertisements,” noted the DGCCRF. The authority had also penalised Boohoo for using the terms “leather,” “faux leather” or “suede” in the description of synthetic products, which is prohibited.