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Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

A baby uses 3,000 diapers a year. Why a state lawmaker wants parents to know how they're made

California may require diaper manufacturers to disclose all ingredients on packaging and online, enhancing transparency for parents.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Tesco issues do not eat' notice for chocolate dessert over fears it contains plastic

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, while Tesco recalls a chocolate dessert due to potential plastic contamination.
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

No F-150 in France? US automakers complain the EU blocks big trucks.

The average US residential road is 50-feet wide, while European roads are typically between 8.2-10.6 feet wide, highlighting the size disparity of vehicles.
Alternative transportation
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Teads Expands Commitment to Inventory Quality & Safety Through Partnership with NewsGuard

Teads expands partnership with NewsGuard to enhance inventory quality and brand safety in its advertising marketplace.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

What you need to know before emissions regulators come knocking | Computer Weekly

IT infrastructure carbon emissions reporting is becoming a global regulatory requirement with strict compliance standards.
#sustainability
fromWWD
5 days ago
Marketing

Is Earth Day Marketing Losing Impact as Sustainability Scrutiny Grows?

Marketing
fromWWD
5 days ago

Is Earth Day Marketing Losing Impact as Sustainability Scrutiny Grows?

Sustainability marketing must be rooted in measurable goals to build consumer trust, especially during events like Earth Day.
Coffee
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why sustainable products fail-and what actually gets people to use them

Sustainable products fail when they require more care; they succeed when they minimize friction and simplify user behavior.
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

Careful, liable UX is a thing now

Design decisions that manipulate users are being recognized as deceptive practices with significant real-life consequences.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Dozens of firms risk losing B Corp status after standards overhaul

Dozens of companies risk losing B Corp status due to stricter certification standards requiring compliance in all categories.
Social media marketing
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 weeks ago

Italy investigates Sephora and Benefit over skincare marketing to children

Italian regulators are investigating Sephora and Benefit for marketing skincare products to children, raising concerns about health risks and unfair practices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Italian regulator probes Sephora and Benefit over cosmeticorexia' claims

The Italian Competition Authority said it was looking into promotions for skincare products such as face masks, serums and anti-ageing creams that in some cases appeared to target girls under 10.
Fashion & style
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 weeks ago

New Safe-T-Chef Clamshell with Tamper Protection

Marlene Bautista, Product Portfolio Manager at Inline Plastics, states, "The addition of a black-base option gives operators more flexibility to elevate presentation while maintaining the safety and performance they rely on." This encapsulates the ethos of the Safe-T-Chef line, designed to meet the evolving needs of the food service industry.
Food & drink
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

I cracked open cheap charging gadgets from Temu - and it was worse than I expected

Many products from Temu are defective despite being advertised as bestsellers.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

CFIA delays new labelling requirements for bulk fertilizer until 2027

CFIA delays new labelling requirements for bulk fertilizer to July 31, 2027, allowing more time for industry discussions.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

What Walmart Does With Expired Foods (It's Probably Not What You'd Guess) - Tasting Table

Food waste is a significant issue, with Walmart aiming to reduce it by 50% by 2030 through composting and better packaging.
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Dietary supplement makers seek FDA expansion of ingredient types to include peptides and probiotics, potentially increasing marketing opportunities.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Licensed vs. Certified: Which Actually Fits Your Career Goals?

Understanding licenses and certifications is crucial for career advancement and distinguishing oneself in a competitive job market.
#right-to-repair
Europe news
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Nintendo Could Be Forced To Shed An Anti-Consumer Practice

The EU mandates replaceable batteries in portable electronics by February 2027 to combat planned obsolescence.
Europe news
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Nintendo Could Be Forced To Shed An Anti-Consumer Practice

The EU mandates replaceable batteries in portable electronics by February 2027 to combat planned obsolescence.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

New Bill Would Force Protein Powders to Disclose Toxic Metals | KQED

"So, hedge your bets," wrote Gardner in an email to KQED. "Eat foods, not protein supplements. What have you got to lose - and what do you have to gain?"
Public health
#product-recall
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago

Recalls Recently Announced for Trek and Electra E-Bikes

The CPSC recalled nearly 20,000 Trek and Electra e-bikes due to rear wheel bolts breaking and separating from the frame, with free repairs and $10 store credit offered.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago

Recalls Recently Announced for Trek and Electra E-Bikes

The CPSC recalled nearly 20,000 Trek and Electra e-bikes due to rear wheel bolts breaking and separating from the frame, with free repairs and $10 store credit offered.
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Study Shows Hazardous Materials in Headphones Across Europe

All of the headphones studied contained hazardous substances, including bisphenols, phthalates, and flame retardants. The study notes that these findings do not pose a threat to people using these headphones in the immediate future, but goes on to observe that repeated exposure to the substances mentioned above pose a long-term risk to public health.
Health
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Age verification isn't sage verification inside OSes

California's Digital Age Assurance Act attempts age verification for minors but is vague, incoherent, and creates liability risks without clearly defining compliance requirements or addressing practical implementation across diverse computing devices.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Why Security Validation Is Becoming Agentic

Security validation tools operate in silos while attackers exploit interconnected systems, creating a structural blind spot that Agentic Exposure Validation can address through continuous, autonomous, context-aware assessment.
London startup
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

UL Solutions rolls out a new standard to fill a gap in AI regulation: 'Innovation without safety is failure' | Fortune

UL Solutions launches its first AI product certification standard (UL 3115) to ensure AI-embedded products are safe, robust, and human-controlled, addressing the lack of government oversight in rapidly evolving AI technology.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

European retailers yank popular headphones after study reports trace amounts of hormone-disrupting chemicals

European retailers removed headphones from shelves after an EU-funded study revealed they contained hormone-disrupting chemicals including bisphenols, phthalates, and flame retardants.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

What Is Fair Trade Worth?

Fair Trade certification ensures smallholder farmers producing nearly half the world's food receive premium prices and improved livelihoods through ethical supply chain practices.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

People cannot check everything about what they buy. It's time for help

Global supply chains for consumer goods contain widespread human rights abuses and labor exploitation that most companies fail to adequately assess or trace.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why You'll Probably Want To Avoid This Popular Type Of Meat At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Pre-marinated packaged meats compromise texture and contain excessive sodium and phosphates, making homemade marinades a healthier alternative despite requiring more time.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Meet America's Best Brands For Social Impact 2026

Bridgestone ranked No. 20 on Forbes Best Brands for Social Impact list through decades of community investment, environmental partnerships, and transparent marketing of its social initiatives.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Supplier Verification: A Practical Guide for Smarter Global Sourcing

Supplier verification is a strategic necessity in global trade, requiring thorough assessment of legal status, production capability, quality systems, financial stability, and regulatory compliance before establishing business relationships.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Fake Labubus, 'dangerous' teddies and breakable blades among the 1000s of harmful products alerted to EU last year

Counterfeit toys and cosmetics with chemical hazards were major harmful products entering the EU, with toys representing one-eighth of reported products and cosmetics one-third of alerts.
fromDigiday
1 month ago

'Brand safety is moving from fear to curiosity': Zefr's Raddon on content-level accreditation - and what it exposes about the industry

The threat is no longer a discrete piece of bad content that a keyword list or a domain block can catch. Its volume - hundreds of millions of posts a day, a growing share of them generated or manipulated by tools that didn't exist two years ago, uploaded across every major platform faster than any human review process can follow.
Marketing tech
US politics
fromMedium
1 month ago

Product ethics have never mattered more

Anthropic refused Pentagon contract terms requiring unrestricted AI use, maintaining ethical boundaries against mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, demonstrating how product values withstand government pressure.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Chat With Bakery Staff, And They Might Just Reveal This Red Flag Quickly - Tasting Table

Quality bakeries employ knowledgeable staff who can answer detailed questions about ingredients, techniques, and products they sell.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Half of Top-Selling Supplements Don't Contain What's on the Label. This Company Has a Solution.

When you purchase the top-selling creatine gummies on Amazon, you expect to get what you pay for. But a recent study found that four out of six popular brands contained virtually no creatine at all. In the case of the worst offender, customers would need to consume 2,000 gummies to get the advertised 5-gram dose. Still, combined these products sell over 50,000 units monthly and boast 4.4+ star ratings.
Public health
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

The Privacy 'Zealots' Were Right: Ad Tech's Infrastructure Was Always A Risk

Digital advertising's granular targeting infrastructure created uncontrollable security vulnerabilities that governments now exploit for surveillance purposes.
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 month ago

Germany orders worldwide recall of BMWs over fire risk

Some 337,000 cars, 29,000 of them in Germany, covering five different models are "potentially concerned" by the safety issue, which concerns incorrect routing of the dashboard wiring, said the KBA. The recall concerns the i5, 5, M5, i7 and 7 models built between June 2022 and December 2025.
Cars
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

EXTE Joins Forces with HUMAN Security to Protect Ad Inventory Quality & Integrity

EXTE integrated HUMAN Security's MediaGuard fraud detection solution to validate ad inventory, reduce invalid traffic and bot activity, and ensure only quality placements reach buyers.
Public health
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Food Safety Changes You Can Expect In 2026 - Tasting Table

The FDA plans significant food safety reforms in 2026, including stricter regulations on artificial colors, additives, and chemicals to align U.S. standards more closely with international practices.
Design
fromWIRED
9 months ago

The Best Organic Mattresses-All Certified, All Actually Tested

Birch Luxe organic mattress balances coil support and pressure relief with natural latex, wool, and an organic cotton cover for cooling comfort and edge stability.
#infant-formula
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 products that used to last decades but now seem to break after the warranty expires - Silicon Canals

My grandmother's refrigerator ran for forty years. The washing machine she bought in the 1970s? Still spinning when she passed away. Meanwhile, I'm on my third coffee maker in five years, and don't get me started on the laptop that mysteriously died two weeks after the warranty expired. This isn't just bad luck or nostalgia talking. There's something fundamentally different about how products are made today versus decades ago.
Gadgets
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Legislators Push to Make Companies Tell Customers When Their Products Will Die

Massachusetts bills would require companies to disclose when software support for connected devices will end to improve cybersecurity and consumer protection.
#child-safety
#vehicle-safety
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 months ago

Report: Sustainability Must Be Embedded Into Core Buying Practices to Drive Change

"Ironically, many if not most of these 'sustainability' projects remain disassociated from companies' core procurement strategies, meaning the coffee produced from these projects is not necessarily bought by the companies involved, or only in minimal quantities," the paper states. "And for the coffee that is purchased, prices do not factor into the project design, despite the fact that price is the single variable impacting farmer income that is in the direct control of companies."
Coffee
US news
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

For This Palisades Toymaker, Fire Safety Is No Game

A resident blamed Los Angeles officials for negligence after an unextinguished arson reignited, causing a destructive wildfire that destroyed thousands of Pacific Palisades structures.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

What Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken's Appearance Says About Its Quality - Tasting Table

Politte gave us a great guide to positive signs to look for (and red flags to avoid) based on the appearance of your rotisserie chicken. On the plus side he says, "The skin should be an even golden-brown. This means the chicken was roasted well and will likely taste good." Politte also notes that coloring should be uniform around the whole chicken with no real pale or burnt areas. Beyond that, he tells us, "Look for skin that looks crisp and firm, not loose or rubbery." Politte also warns against buying rotisserie chickens that look too greasy, saying, "A little shine is fine, but the skin shouldn't be very oily."
Cooking
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

Cheap Chinese EVs Are Coming To Canada. Not Everyone Is Happy About It

Cars, parts and the manufacturing of both are closely tied together on both sides of the border, so what's been good for one country has long been considered good for the other. But that partnership saw its biggest breakdown yet this week as Canada struck a deal to reduce its 100% tariffs on Chinese-imported electric vehicles, opening North America's deeply intertwined auto industry to a whole new level of competition.
Canada news
Cars
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

China will ban hidden door handles on EVs, requiring mechanical releases both inside and outside effective 1 January 2027.
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

What The FTC's Focus On Age Verification Means For Privacy | AdExchanger

These days, the internet "looks a hell of a lot more like Las Vegas than 'Little House on the Prairie.'" That's how Andrew Ferguson, chair of the Federal Trade Commission, described the online experience of children in his opening remarks for an FTC workshop on age verification last week. The event took place on Wednesday, January 28, which also happened to be Data Privacy Day, an annual "holiday" of sorts to raise awareness about privacy issues and encourage better data protection practices.
Privacy professionals
Business
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Estee Lauder tested products sold on Walmart's site. What it found led to a lawsuit

Estée Lauder sued Walmart for selling counterfeit products online, alleging trademark infringement across multiple Estée Lauder brands and naming celebrity-linked items.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

A Responsible Addition: HIMACS Shapes Achieve SCS Certification for Recycled Content

In a balance of aesthetics, performance, and versatility, HIMACS shows a solid surface material of choice for many architects and designers. Taking a further step forward, the entire range of standard HIMACS sinks and basins is now officially SCS certified, containing a minimum of 8% pre-consumer recycled content. This certification enhances the material's technical and visual appeal by providing a more sustainable option without compromising quality or functionality.
Design
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Plenty of Associations, But Not Enough Association

I belong to six professional organizations. Or maybe it's 13, 19, 26, or 47. I can't be sure. The ones where I pay dues or volunteer I know well: ASIS International, the Life Safety Alliance, Chartered Security Professionals, and a couple of others. Then come the niche and industry-specific associations like the International Council of Shopping Centers, public-private partnerships such as OSAC and Infragard, and the countless ASIS Communities.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Workers at Chinese factory that produces Labubu toys are being exploited, says NGO

Labubus, toothy gremlins made by the Chinese toy company Pop Mart, have become one of China's hottest cultural exports. In the first half of 2025 alone, the Monsters line of toys, which includes Labubus, generated 4.8bn yuan (511m) in sales for the Hong Kong-listed company. In August, Pop Mart's chief executive, Wang Ning, said the company was on track to reach 20bn yuan in revenues in 2025.
Social justice
EU data protection
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

Privacy Enforcement Crossed A Line In 2025 - And There's No Going Back | AdExchanger

Regulatory enforcement in 2025 ended the cookie-banner gray zone, making specific opt-out, UX, and downstream data-use failures financially actionable.
Food & drink
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Counterfeit honey is widespread, difficult to detect, economically damaging to beekeepers, and often indistinguishable from genuine honey using current testing methods.
Environment
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Why London's boardrooms are taking a hard look at cleaning chemicals - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London organisations are shifting cleaning-chemical procurement from lowest-cost buying to compliant, traceable, and bespoke formulations driven by ESG and regulatory risk.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

WeatherTech founder might be the newest US consumer protection official

MacNeil founded the company, which makes weather-resistant car floor mats, in 1989, according to its website, and he owns 100 percent of the company. WeatherTech has made it a mission to keep its manufacturing and workforce in the US. FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson congratulated MacNeil on X and called him an "outstanding businessman and great patriot," sharing a clip from a news segment where MacNeil shared his commitment to manufacturing in the US.
US politics
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

Ad Tech Says It's Not In The Surveillance Business. Now Is The Time To Prove It | AdExchanger

Commercial ad tech and location-data tools risk being repurposed for government investigations, creating urgent privacy, ethical, and regulatory concerns for vendors and users.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

When Buying Seafood, It's A Major Red Flag If You Can't Find These Certifications On The Packaging - Tasting Table

Consumers must be aware that seafood fraud, in which vendors label cheaper fish as products of higher quality and price, is common practice. According to Oceana, fish is mislabeled 25 to 70% of the time, especially when it comes to prized fish like wild salmon and Atlantic cod. Those of us who care about the environment are also concerned with traceability,
Food & drink
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla-inspired door handles prohibited under China's new safety standard

China will ban hidden and electrically actuated EV door handles, requiring mechanical exterior and independent interior release handles effective January 1, 2027.
Environment
fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog
2 months ago

Greenhushing: The Indirect Consequence of the Crackdown on Greenwashing?

Regulators increasingly enforce against vague or unsubstantiated environmental claims; advertisers must provide clear, high-level substantiation for "green" or "sustainable" statements.
Marketing
fromCMSWire.com
2 months ago

The Cookie Banner Checklist That Actually Matters

A centralized resource delivers actionable research, editorial insight and practical data to guide CMOs and customer experience leaders through complex customer and organizational landscapes.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Food safety and compliance: How smart refrigeration protects your business - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Refrigeration is one of the most important elements of a successful food safety program, regardless of whether you run a retail operation, catering service or restaurant. Smart refrigeration technologies allow for greater protection against spoilage, reduced time spent monitoring refrigerators/freezers and the ability to provide inspections without the need for manual monitoring. Keep reading to find out how smart refrigeration technology works, and the ways in which it protects your business.
Food & drink
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

The Earth911 Guide to Buying Refurbished Electronics

Refurbished electronics provide certified, warrantied devices that function like new, cost 30–70% less, reduce e-waste, and offer substantial consumer savings.
Public health
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France tightens infant formula rules after toxin scare

France will lower the allowable cereulide level in infant formula to 0.014 µg per kg body weight following widespread recalls linked to potential contamination.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Food firms urge Europe not to ban calling non-meat products sausages'

Food companies urge EU not to ban terms like 'sausage' and 'burger' for plant-based products, saying labels inform consumers and a ban harms producers.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Keep An Eye Out For This Seafood-Label Red Flag At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Check seafood for off smell or color, suspicious price, unsanitary displays, additives like phosphates, mislabeling, and proper certifications to avoid poor-quality or fraudulent seafood.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to food

FDA permits "no artificial colors" claims for products free of petroleum-based dyes even if they contain naturally derived color additives.
Public health
fromKqed
2 months ago

Stone Industry Proposes Self-Policing as California Weighs Artificial Stone Ban | KQED

Countertop industry proposes voluntary certification and training for fabrication shops to address deadly silicosis risks and avoid a California ban on high-silica engineered stone.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

M&M recall 2026: Chocolate candy sold in 20 states has a dangerous defect

On January 26, Beacon Promotions Inc initiated a voluntary recall of some of its M&M products. Beacon Promotions, based in Minnesota, sells third-party products featuring its clients' logos and branding. Businesses use promotional product companies like Beacon to produce everything from tote bags to chocolate with their logos, which they then give out as freebies to employees or customers. One of the products Beacon offers is packages of candies, including M&M's.
Food & drink
Public health
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Exact Steps To Take If Your Cookware Gets Recalled - Tasting Table

Identify recalled cookware immediately, stop using and return it per FDA instructions, and seek medical advice if exposure to toxins like lead is possible.
Food & drink
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Taking Your First Bite of Upcycled Food: Understanding the Certification

Upcycled foods repurpose ingredients that would otherwise be wasted, reducing food waste, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and are identified by an Upcycled Certified label.
Public health
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Rule of Law, Food Safety Edition

Federal food safety law criminalizes adulterated or misbranded food and authorizes felony and misdemeanor penalties, but enforcement and prosecution are inconsistently applied.
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