AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Packaging Rules: Small online retailers in the Netherlands and elsewhere warn the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is adding registration costs and admin work, pushing some cross-border deliveries into the red and shrinking consumer choice. Health & Safety Recall: Henkel is recalling Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip Extra Strong Mousse in the US after reports of a potential packaging issue that could cause leaking and an explosion hazard. Food Integrity Probe: New Zealand avocado oil brands are facing fraud allegations after lab tests commissioned by an industry group claimed products were diluted with undeclared cheaper oils; named brands reject the claims. Diabetes Nutrition Study: A Dutch multiethnic cohort study links higher intake of non-sugar-sweetened beverages to higher type 2 diabetes risk, with substitution effects varying by age and origin. Water Disruption: Uisce Éireann issued a boil-water notice for about 374 customers in Galbally, Ireland, due to increased turbidity affecting treatment. Climate & Consumer Impact: Record heat across Europe is driving excess heat deaths and highlighting how limited air-conditioning access can turn heatwaves into mass-casualty events. EU Digital Product Passport: The EU’s Digital Product Passport registry is live, setting up track-and-trace requirements that could reshape how consumer goods are sold and serviced across the bloc.
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