Regulatory Survey: RIFM is asking consumer product companies to join a limited survey collecting fragrance mixture concentration data for 10 product categories, with confidential responses due by Aug. 31. Smart Packaging & Materials: New market coverage points to rapid growth in packaging and protective packaging driven by sustainability and “smart” features, plus steady expansion in linear polymers, insulation products, and packaging coatings for flexible food and consumer packaging. Consumer Safety & Compliance: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is in the spotlight again as fireworks safety guidance ramps up for July 4, with reminders to avoid mishandling and alcohol use. Policy Shock for Brands: China is upgrading its departure tax refund rules starting July 1, extending refund-upon-purchase to 28 days and pushing more digital processing to boost inbound shopping. Corporate Moves in Consumer Supply Chains: Ingredion completed the sale of a 51% stake in its Pakistan business (keeping ~20%), while Unilever Nigeria appointed Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as executive director. Market Watch: India’s FMCG outlook stays upbeat for Q1/FY27 on premiumisation, selective price hikes, and modern trade/quick commerce, even with inflationary pressure. Big Legal Headline: The U.S. Supreme Court expanded presidential power over independent agency firings (with an exception for the Fed), raising concerns for consumer-protection enforcement.