AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRetail & Consumer Protection: California’s new standardized food date-labeling law kicks in, banning consumer-facing “sell by” labels and requiring clearer “BEST if Used by” vs “USE by” wording to cut waste and confusion. Food Safety & Recall Communication: FMI pushes back after a U.S. PIRG report found most major grocery chains fail to make recall info easy to find online, including how to get recall notifications. Mortgage & Household Credit: Centrix reports consumer arrears hit a four-year low as mortgage repayments improve, though renters still make up most of the most overdue cases. Banking & Fraud Tech: Customers Bank integrates Qualia Shield to automate wire-fraud checks inside title/escrow workflows. Policy & Regulation: FDA proposes new foreign tobacco establishment registration and product listing rules to close a gap for overseas manufacturers. Local Business Oversight: Bahrain shuts a retail outlet over alleged unjustified price hikes and mismatched shelf vs checkout pricing. Consumer Trends: Gen Z women are moving away from viral beauty trends toward simpler skincare routines. Retail Operations: Oregon PUC invites Avion Water customers to comment on a proposed rate increase. Tech for Consumers: Google Cloud adds tools to show customers their carbon footprint and reduce emissions from idle projects.
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