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Consumer Product Safety Commission changes affect safety rules for aerosol dusters
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is facing upheaval after the Trump administration dismissed three Democratic commissioners, leading to the withdrawal of several proposed safety rules, including one for aerosol dusters. These...

Navratri Sales Of Consumer Goods Surge To 10-Year High As GST Cuts Boost Demand
Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Hyundai, and consumer brands clock record Navratri sales as GST reforms boost festive demand | Representational Image New Delhi, Oct 3: India’s economy witnessed its highest Navratri sales of consumer goods in over a...

Navratri Sales Of Consumer Goods Surge To 10-Year High
New Delhi: India’s economy witnessed its highest Navratri sales of consumer goods in over a decade, propelled by the government’s next-gen GST reforms that reduced tax rates and made products more affordable for the consumers. These measures not...

Benapole port sees 73,000 tonnes of deficit in consumer goods import
BENAPOLE, Oct 01: Despite an increase in rice import from India, Benapole port has witnessed a significant drop in overall consumer goods imports in the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 compared to the previous year. According to official figures, the...

FSA seeks public input on BPA and chemical limits in packaging
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a 12-week public consultation on a proposed ban of Bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in materials that come into contact with food. The move aims to reduce public exposure to these chemicals,...

OpenAI's shift to consumer products signals new era for AI
As AI companies file into their respective niches in search of loyal audiences and more consistent revenue, OpenAI is revealing itself as an AI brand for consumers. It is rolling out a standard for brands to integrate into ChatGPT, allowing...

Reliance enters India’s packaged water market with budget brand Campa Sure
INDIA – Reliance Consumer Products has announced its entry into India’s packaged water market with the launch of Campa Sure, a new value-oriented brand. The move marks the company’s expansion into the Rs 30,000-crore bottled water segment, which...

Toys recall: Nearly 100K units sold at 7-Eleven pulled nationwide – Here's what to know
About 98,350 Evermore Surprise Eggs sold at several major stores across the US have been recalled, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The government agency stated that the toy airplane, which was made in China, was...

Officials issue sweeping ban on popular consumer products: 'A proactive step'
Some argued against the economic costs of the ban. by Michael MuirOctober 1, 2025 A seaside town in New Jersey has adopted sweeping legislation against popular but potentially harmful consumer products. The Two Rivers Times reported that the Sea...

Japanese giant consumer product company Dydo teases collaboration with TXT?
Japanese consumer packaged goods powerhouse, DyDo Group, has sent online K-pop communities into an exciting frenzy after posting a mysterious teaser announcing a major collaboration with a popular global artist. The company, widely known for its...

From Experiments to Enterprise: What's Behind the Quest to Operationalize AI in Consumer Goods
The promise of generative AI is not lost on consumer goods companies. In an effort to stay innovative and competitive, organizations have dipped their toes into using the technology in areas including product development, marketing, operations and...

Zip Zap Energy Drink from Tata Consumer Products Energised Kolkata with “Energy Hour” During Durga Puja
NewsVoir Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 30: Zip Zap Energy Drink from Tata Consumer Products, brought an unforgettable burst of excitement to the Durga Puja celebrations at Kolkata's Hathibagan with its exclusive activation, Zip Zap...
China finalizes 300-billion-yuan funding for consumer-goods trade-ins in 2025
BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said Tuesday that together with the Ministry of Finance, it has released the fourth -- and final -- tranche of this year's ultra-long special treasury bonds...

AI A Top Priority for Australia’s Consumer Goods Leaders Amid Economic Uncertainty
GUEST RESEARCH: Leaders of Australian consumer goods businesses are turning to AI to help them compete in an increasingly complex market, according to new Salesforce data. A global survey of 2,400 consumer leaders, including 200 from Australia,...

Shake-up at federal agency creates concern about consumer product safety
The future of consumer product safety in America is in a state of flux, as major changes rock the agency tasked with protecting the public from dangerous products. It’s now down to just one man making decisions about dangerous products, after...

These recalled window coverings could cause serious injury or death to children: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Two brands of window shades are being recalled due to serious safety hazards that could result in injury or death to children. According to a notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Persilux Zebra Blinds and Autoez Bamboo...

Ganesh Consumer Products lists at discount, Rs 296.05 per share vs Rs 322 per share issue on NSE
Ganesh Consumer Products Ltd. made a weak debut on the exchanges but managed to close higher on its listing day. The stock debuted at ₹296.05 per share on NSE, below its issue price of ₹322 per share. The company’s ₹408.80 crore IPO was subscribed...
Generative AI Becomes Two-Way Force, Altering Company Marketing and Consumer Product Searches
Generative AI is beginning to change how companies attract attention and how consumers decide what to buy. A survey of more than five hundred business leaders, conducted by Adobe Express team, showed that 34 percent had already received customer...

Ganesh Consumer Products shares make a flop market debut; stock lists at 8% discount
Shares of Ganesh Consumer Products disappointed investors at its Dalal Street debut on Monday, September 29, as the Ashish Kacholia-backed FMCG player was listed at Rs 295 on NSE, a discount of 8.39 per cent over issue price of Rs 322 apiece. The...

Ganesh Consumer Products IPO listing date today. GMP, experts signal muted debut of shares in stock market today
Ganesh Consumer Products IPO Listing: Ganesh Consumer Products shares are set to list in the Indian stock market today after it received its strong demand for its initial public offering (IPO). Ganesh Consumer Products IPO listing date is today,...