The country’s independent competition authority said in a statement that the greenwashing probe would focus on Infinite Styles Serves Co. Limited, a Dublin-based company that does business as Shein and operates the online retailer’s website and app.

It claims Shein misrepresents sustainability with vague and misleading product statements. Italy's antitrust agency has launched an investigation into Infinite Styles Services CO. Limited, which operates Shein’s website and app,

Italy's competition authority is investigating Shein for potentially misleading environmental claims about its ‘evoluShein’ collection. This follows prior concerns about labour practices and environmental impact raised by advocacy groups.

The investigation targets Infinite Styles Services and accuses Shein's website of trying "to