Food Safety & Trade: The EU is suspending imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday after Brazil failed to provide enough guarantees on animal-health rules tied to antibiotic use, with poultry potentially returning sooner if an audit goes well. Fashion & Retail Regulation: France is rolling out a fee on “ultra-fast fashion” items sold via major Asian e-commerce platforms like Shein, with charges rising by garment type and potentially reaching near €20 by 2030. Digital Rules for Consumer Platforms: The EU has designated ChatGPT as a “Very Large Online Search Engine” under the Digital Services Act, alongside Reddit and Roblox as very large platforms—raising compliance pressure for services that shape what consumers see and buy. Online Shopping Scrutiny: Research claims Temu spent up to $962M on Meta ads across the UK and EU while many top creators appear likely fake, spotlighting how influencer-style ads can distort consumer trust. Health & Consumer Products: An ESC study links higher blood xylitol levels to higher risk of major cardiovascular events, adding fresh debate over sugar substitutes used in foods and oral care. Cost of Living Watch: Germany’s inflation hit 2.9% in August, driven mainly by surging energy prices. Consumer Tech & AI Commerce: OpenAI says ChatGPT Ads hit a $1B annualised run rate and is opening self-serve ad buying across Europe and beyond.