Jammu, April 8 -- Fast fashion has come under intense scrutiny in recent times due to its massive environmental footprint. Now, France is taking important steps to regulate the industry and encourage more eco-friendly practices.

A new law passed unanimously in the French parliament aims to slow down wasteful operations of fast fashion giants. Companies manufacturing a high volume of low-cost garments daily will have to disclose information about the environmental impact of their products. They will also be required to prominently display recycling messages on websites.

Failure to comply with these new rules could result in fines of up to $16,000. Additionally, an eco-scoring system will evaluate fashion brands based on sustainability cr...