Italy plans certification scheme after worker abuse cases

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Industry Minister wants to protect ‘Made in Italy’ brand after five luxury brands linked to exploitation

ROME - Italy is planning a new certification scheme to protect the integrity of the 'Made in Italy' fashion label after a string of cases involving worker abuse in the supply chains of luxury brands.

Most recently, LVMH brand Loro Piana was placed under court administration after the Chinese owner of a workship in Milan was arrested for allegedly beating up a worker.

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