South Korea Beauty Exports: Korean cosmetics outbound shipments hit $5.6B in Jan.–May, up from $4.6B a year earlier, with demand rising in Europe and the US even as China softens. EU Chemical Safety Overhaul: The European Commission unveiled a 22-step roadmap to phase out animal testing in chemical safety reviews, aiming to modernize approvals across consumer and industrial products. US Consumer Spending Pressure: Retailers say shoppers are still spending, but lower-income buyers are cutting back and more people are changing routines as gas and everyday prices climb. Product Safety Recalls: Target recalled Up & Up baby wipes after FDA testing found potentially dangerous bacteria; Vornado recalled tower heaters after overheating and fire reports. Household Cost Hit: India raised domestic LPG cylinder prices by ₹29 to ₹942 in Delhi, adding pressure to cooking budgets. Baby Gear Picks: New guidance highlights how to choose safer crib mattresses, focusing on firmness, cleanability, and certifications. Fashion & Beauty Deals: Shoppers are snapping up a Next striped linen mix-and-match set and Charlotte Tilbury’s £31 concealer, both trending for summer and under-eye coverage. Wildlife & Pet Trade: Honduras seized a live jaguar kept as a pet, spotlighting illegal wildlife trafficking. Consumer Goods Industry Moves: E-Z LOK relocated to a dedicated Los Alamitos facility to expand operations serving industrial, MRO, and consumer product markets.