Animal rights group warns over ‘misleading’ footwear labelling

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British consumers trying to avoid animal-derived products are being misled by unclear footwear labelling, a leading animal rights charity has said.

Under current legislation in the UK, all footwear must be labelled to show the main materials - at least 80% - used in the upper, lining and sock, and outer sole.