Society & CultureEconomy
Ghost Takeout Crisis: Record Fine Exposes Regulatory Gaps
China's investigation uncovered 67,604 ghost kitchens on major delivery platforms, leading to a record 35.97 billion yuan fine and new food safety rules.
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HealthConsumer Protection
Belgium's Supplement Market: Who Will Intervene?
A De Morgen investigation exposes gaps in Belgium's supplement regulation, sparking debate over enforcement, influencer marketing, and consumer protection.
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TechnologyE-Commerce
TikTok Shop Launches in Belgium: Social Commerce Arrives
TikTok Shop arrives in Belgium on June 15, letting users buy products directly in the app. Consumer groups warn of impulse buying risks for young people.
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Society & Regulation
Belgium's June 1 Reforms: Plain Tobacco, Auto Refunds
Belgium's June 1 reforms expand plain tobacco packaging, automate service voucher refunds, extend HPV vaccine coverage, and more.
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SocietyConsumer
China Cracks Down on Recruitment-to-Training Job Scams
China launches nationwide crackdown on 'recruitment-to-training' scams and illegal agencies exploiting job seekers with fake offers and costly loans.
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EconomyLegislation
Belgium Must Overhaul Sales Law After Landmark EU Ruling
Belgian Council of State strikes down sales law as incompatible with EU directive, forcing a major legislative overhaul and ending old restrictions.
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TechnologyBusiness
Trump Mobile T1 Phone Arrives 9 Months Late, Not US Made
NBC News review finds Trump Mobile's T1 phone arrived 9 months late, is a rebranded HTC phone from Taiwan, and has a flag with only 11 stripes.
—4 min read
SocietyRegulation
China Sets 'Red Lines' for Online Food Sales Safety
China's new online food sales regulations take effect, defining clear responsibilities for third-party platforms and sellers to boost food safety.
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SocietyFood Safety
Fujian Bayberry Chemical Scandal: 5 Detained, 12 Cases Filed
China cracks down on Fujian bayberry scandal: 5 detained, 12 cases filed over illegal chemical use in fruit processing.
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HealthEurope
Foodwatch Urges EU to Act on Banned Pesticides in Imports
Foodwatch reveals 76% of tested imported foods contain banned pesticide residues, calling on the EU to close regulatory loopholes and halt toxic trade.
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TechnologySociety
AI-Generated Books Flood Belgian Shops Without Labels
Thousands of AI-generated books are sold on Belgian webshops without warning labels. Experts call for mandatory AI labeling as EU rules loom.
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