Mexico Opens Public Consultation to Strengthen Food Labeling

Members of the Alliance for Food Health announced the opening of a public consultation on proposed changes to Mexico’s food labeling regulation, NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010, calling on citizens to participate to protect and strengthen the right to clear and accurate consumer information. In December 2025, the Ministry of Economy published the public consultation notice for the proposed … Read more

CCPA slaps notice to ride-hailing platform Uber for seeking ‘advance tip’ from passengers for getting faster service

NEW DELHI: Country’s apex consumer rights watchdog, CCPA has issued notice to ride-hailing platform Uber for seeking “advance tip” from passengers for getting faster service. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued the notice following an instruction from consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi. In a post on X, Joshi said, “The practice of ‘Advance Tip’ … Read more

TJUE Ruling: Mortgage Loan Opening Commissions Validated

EU Court Clarifies Rules on Mortgage Opening Commissions: A Win for Openness? Table of Contents EU Court Clarifies Rules on Mortgage Opening Commissions: A Win for Openness? Mortgage Opening Commissions under Scrutiny: A New Perspective The Case in Question: A Closer Look TJUE’s Stance: Transparency is Key, but Not at All Costs Percentage-Based Commissions: Acceptable, … Read more

DTI joins turnover of Timbangan ng Bayan to LGUs in Northern Mindanao

Representatives from DTI and the local government unveil the Timbangan ng Bayan during the turnover ceremony, promoting fair trade practices in public markets across Northern Mindanao. Lanao del Norte, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) joined in a  series of turnover ceremonies under the Timbangan ng Bayan (TNB) program to select local government units (LGUs) … Read more

DTI heightens support for MSMEs and consumer welfare in Laguna

Laguna, Philippines—This month, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues its mission of empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and protecting consumer rights through a series of significant initiatives that took place across the province. Leading the line-ups of projects, the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program was launched to reinforce the DTI’s commitment to … Read more