AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegulatory Pushback on Hemp THC: U.S. Senate leaders moved to delay a planned crackdown on intoxicating hemp THC products, extending federal funding and pushing the prohibition to Dec. 11, giving the industry a month to lobby for a regulated compromise. Food Safety Watch: The FDA reopened public comment on BHT, a preservative used in cereals, frozen meals, baking mixes, cookies and chewing gum, with a new Aug. 31 deadline. Cereal Aisle Nostalgia: Kellogg is bringing back cereal box toys for Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops, betting physical play and “Toy Story 5” tie-ins can revive a pressured category. Recall Roundup (Kids & Home): CPSC expanded the Sloosh dive stick recall to about 404,000 units due to a federal ban violation; separately, 1.5 million hand warmers were recalled after overheating reports tied to fires, burns and one death. Consumer Tech & Home Comfort: Miele streamlined its North American laundry lineup to six models with added smart features, while Mitsubishi Electric Trane highlighted how heat pumps can work with existing ductwork. Supply Chain/Materials: Malaysia is considering limited exports of unprocessed rare earths under strict conditions as foreign demand grows.
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