Consumer Safety Crackdown: Valenzuela City seized 14,541 kilos of expired meat and other food products in separate operations, including alleged online sales—another reminder that “best before” dates still matter. Food Delivery Under Fire: India’s FSSAI issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart over complaints of expired, spoiled, contaminated items (including infant food, eggs, and milk), with claims the same product was allegedly re-supplied after returns. Drug Prices Kept in Check: India’s NPPA fixed retail prices for 39 new drug formulations under DPCO, aiming to keep newly approved medicines affordable. Energy Costs & Customer Service: Octopus Energy says its AI assistant Arlo is getting “overwhelmingly positive” feedback, while Ofgem updates UK customers on price-cap-related bill changes. Retail Crime Focus: A UK restorative justice scheme targets shop theft’s emotional toll on retail workers, pushing offenders to face the human impact. Tech for the Home: OpenAI is hiring to build ChatGPT experiences for families and caregivers, signaling a push beyond individual users. EU Packaging Rules: A new EU regulation will require coffee shops to accept customers’ reusable cups starting 2027, with further single-use plastic limits later.