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Zara in Hot Water Again: Shanghai Seizes Garments Over Labeling Issues

Zara's third incident in China spotlights persistent labeling issues. The fashion giant must tighten quality control to avoid further regulatory trouble.

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Zara in Hot Water Again: Shanghai Seizes Garments Over Labeling Issues

Spanish fashion giant Zara has found itself in hot water once again in China. The Shanghai Municipal Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau has seized a batch of Zara garments due to technical specification issues, marking the third such incident since 2009.

The latest incident involves a batch of knit jackets that were found to contain fibers not listed on their labels. This follows previous irregularities in 2009 and 2010, which led to increased regulatory scrutiny and enhanced quality control measures for Zara in Shanghai. The bureau has also found issues in products from other brands, including CK Jeans, Nautica, and TeenieWeenie.

Zara's recent seizure highlights ongoing concerns about product labeling and quality control in the fashion industry. The company, along with other affected brands, must ensure their products meet the required technical specifications to avoid further regulatory issues.

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