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EU Tightens Oversight on E-Commerce Giants: A New Era of Consumer Safety
The European Union plans to hold e-commerce giants like Shein, Temu, and Amazon accountable for product safety. According to a Reuters report citing the Financial Times, a draft proposal would require these platforms to ensure goods comply with EU standards and collect applicable duties. This shift aims to address the issue of discounted products from online retailers often failing to meet basic health and safety regulations. Currently, purchasers are considered importers, but this change will transfer responsibility to the platforms, thereby enhancing consumer protection and safety.
Revolutionizing Brand Development: A Strategic Partnership in Beauty and Innovation
New York-based brand incubator Maesa has sold its European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) operations to Knowlton Development Corporation (KDC/One), a provider of formulation, packaging design, and manufacturing solutions for beauty, hygiene, and home care brands. Financial details were not disclosed. The new structure will combine KDC/One’s packaging and formulation expertise with Maesa EMEA’s ability to create compelling narratives, innovative designs, and trendy products. This move allows Maesa to focus on its rapidly growing brands like Kristin Ess, Being Frenshe, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine’ry, and its portfolio of fragrances for fashion and retail brands.