AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoProduct Safety: Consumer NZ urged shoppers to avoid coloured play sand after tests confirmed tremolite asbestos in a children’s terrarium kit, warning that broader testing will come too late for Christmas shopping. Digital Protections: The EU proposed rules targeting misleading online design, hidden fees and addictive features, with fines of up to 6% of a company’s annual turnover. Prices: US consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, exceeding forecasts and adding to pressure on household budgets. AI Shopping: Reddit is rolling out AI-generated product reviews drawn from community discussions; shoppers can see source comments, but concerns remain that coordinated posts could skew recommendations. Counterfeit Goods: Selangor authorities reported RM11.4 million in seizures this year and urged consumers to report counterfeit products and price profiteering.
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