Food & Health Science: A new update from McGill’s Trottier Public Science Symposium keeps the debate on ultra-processed foods front and center, including whether they can be addictive and how they may affect body weight. Regulation & Labels: India’s Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Reliance Consumer Products, PepsiCo and Monster in the “energy drink” label fight with FSSAI, while questions remain about what happens to already-seized or withdrawn stock. Product Safety Recall: Primark recalled Witch Mini and Pumpkin gonks after an OPSS urgent alert flagged possible asbestos contamination, urging customers to stop using and return items for refunds. Sustainability in Consumer Supply Chains: Unilever Philippines targets net-zero emissions by 2039, while Unilever also invested Sh70m in an 800kW solar system at its Nairobi factory to cut electricity costs and emissions. Brand Licensing & Consumer Products: BRND.ME’s MYFITNESS launched a limited-edition Batman Chocolate Zero Peanut Butter in India under a Warner Bros. Discovery licensing deal. Retail/Consumer Tech: Mivi entered the 5G smartphone market with the One 5G launch, positioning it as a no-debate, feature-first phone. Trade & Logistics: Johor Port is exploring a Belawan–Johor maritime trade corridor to strengthen Malaysia–Indonesia supply chain resilience. Corporate/Market Watch: Germany’s industrial production rose more than expected in August, but automotive output fell, hinting at uneven momentum for consumer goods supply. Investor Legal Notices (Consumer-adjacent): Multiple securities class actions and investigations were filed or advanced for consumer-facing companies, including York Space Systems, UWM Holdings, ServiceTitan, Medline, lululemon, Qfin, Lincoln Educational Services, Alphabet, and others.