Registrar Corp. introduces Adverse Event Management Software that ‘securely’ intakes sensitive consumer medical data, tracks adverse events for all products globally, transmits information to internal stakeholders and formats serious events to the FDA Medwatch format for submission.

Publication of final guidance for industry on submitting change proposals and other requests using the only accepted format, electronic, leaves agency at four of the five required guidances it has provided on compliance with requirements of its streamlined OTC monograph process.

The Personal Care Products Council is actively working with the FDA’s cosmetics office director Linda Katz and principal deputy commissioner Namandje Bumpus to ensure the agency has the tools it needs to continue rolling out MoCRA, says Tom Myers, the association's president and CEO. Also, the 2024 US presidential election and the problem of misinformation.

In addition to sustainability, Myers noted DEI and advancing alternatives to animal testing among key priorities for the group. “We have member companies that really lead the way on many of those. We want to be able to amplify their good work and their messaging, because they are good corporate citizens” and “it’s what consumers are demanding anyway,” he said in an interview.

Martha Stewart sells supplements on iHerb; Cheribundi partners spread the brand at Paris Games; GoodSport’s latest partner is a Bear; Herbalife-sponsored runner competes in ultramarathons; Dutch researcher joins Unicity science board; and Beacon Wellness adds sales strategy chief.

Bioniq's latest “oversubscribed” funding round will finance the global expansion of its AI-powered personalized supplement offer, the firm says.

Analysts tracking consumer health product firms in the US anticipatevApril-June results lower than a year ago across most businesses. While some results will be lower on comparisons with strong growth in 2023, others will reflect a slow allergy season, retailers’ inventories remaining high as consumer spending slows or firms continuing to recover from supply chain problems.

Study with 509 subjects conducted in Petros’ preparation of OTC switch application demonstrated 90.6% correct self-selection for participants using its web app technology and DFL and 57.3% correct by subjects using only DFL.

In addition to sustainability, Myers noted DEI and advancing alternatives to animal testing among key priorities for the group. “We have member companies that really lead the way on many of those. We want to be able to amplify their good work and their messaging, because they are good corporate citizens” and “it’s what consumers are demanding anyway,” he said in an interview.

Legislator education is key to checking state bills that overreach, says Ross, executive VP of government affairs at the Personal Care Products Council, discussing the rising tide of US state bills aimed at restricting ingredient use.

In this episode, HBW chats with Michael Washburn, principal at Washburn Consulting, on how producers of single-use packaging subject to extended producer responsibility laws rolling out in Oregon, Colorado and California next year can tackle the tedious work of collecting data on packaging materials. 

The plastic-neutral retailer of personal care, health and wellness, household cleaning and other sustainable products has been focused on enhancing its customer experience and expanding its third-party assortment as it progresses toward long-term, profitable growth. The company revealed on 1 July that it will not be Plastic-Free by 2025, but is on track to avoid 15 million pounds of plastic by 2030.

The Personal Care Products Council is actively working with the FDA’s cosmetics office director Linda Katz and principal deputy commissioner Namandje Bumpus to ensure the agency has the tools it needs to continue rolling out MoCRA, says Tom Myers, the association's president and CEO. Also, the 2024 US presidential election and the problem of misinformation.

In addition to sustainability, Myers noted DEI and advancing alternatives to animal testing among key priorities for the group. “We have member companies that really lead the way on many of those. We want to be able to amplify their good work and their messaging, because they are good corporate citizens” and “it’s what consumers are demanding anyway,” he said in an interview.

Legislator education is key to checking state bills that overreach, says Ross, executive VP of government affairs at the Personal Care Products Council, discussing the rising tide of US state bills aimed at restricting ingredient use.

Attorneys discuss potential impacts on consumer health products industry from Supreme Court’s “Loper Bright” decision in June on litigation brought by two fisheries, Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce.

Registrar Corp. introduces Adverse Event Management Software that ‘securely’ intakes sensitive consumer medical data, tracks adverse events for all products globally, transmits information to internal stakeholders and formats serious events to the FDA Medwatch format for submission.

“The game is still totally open,” said Sanofi CFO François-Xavier Roger in response to questions about how the company intends to separate its Consumer Healthcare business. The comments came as Sanofi reported its Q2 results.

San Diego-based Debut Biotechnology, Inc., which recently expanded an ingredient development partnership with L’Oréal SA, has launched BiotechXBeautyLabs development and contract manufacturing to make it possible for all brands – even those without expertise, proprietary ingredients or investment capability – to join the biotech revolution.

Martha Stewart sells supplements on iHerb; Cheribundi partners spread the brand at Paris Games; GoodSport’s latest partner is a Bear; Herbalife-sponsored runner competes in ultramarathons; Dutch researcher joins Unicity science board; and Beacon Wellness adds sales strategy chief.

Reckitt has designated its Mead Johnson infant nutrition and home care businesses as non-core operations. The company will now reorganize to sharpen its focus on the consumer health and hygiene markets in the pursuit of sustainable, long-term growth.

Bioniq's latest “oversubscribed” funding round will finance the global expansion of its AI-powered personalized supplement offer, the firm says.

Publication of final guidance for industry on submitting change proposals and other requests using the only accepted format, electronic, leaves agency at four of the five required guidances it has provided on compliance with requirements of its streamlined OTC monograph process.

The Personal Care Products Council is actively working with the FDA’s cosmetics office director Linda Katz and principal deputy commissioner Namandje Bumpus to ensure the agency has the tools it needs to continue rolling out MoCRA, says Tom Myers, the association's president and CEO. Also, the 2024 US presidential election and the problem of misinformation.

In addition to sustainability, Myers noted DEI and advancing alternatives to animal testing among key priorities for the group. “We have member companies that really lead the way on many of those. We want to be able to amplify their good work and their messaging, because they are good corporate citizens” and “it’s what consumers are demanding anyway,” he said in an interview.

The UK's consumer healthcare industry association, PAGB, sets out six priorities for the new UK government, following the landslide victory of the Labour Party in the recent general election. One of these priorities is driving Rx-to-OTC switch - something that the UK public also wants, according to the association's latest Self-Care Census, published to mark International Self-Care Day 2024.

ODS recently published request for comments on 2025-2029 draft strategic plan, “Blueprint for a Coordinated Dietary Supplement Research Agenda at NIH.” Publication of draft for ODS’s first five-year plan since 2017-2021 corresponds with having its first permanent director since 2022.

UK regulator the Food Standards Agency intends to assess the risks associated with consuming supplements containing ashwagandha and to determine whether a safe level of the herb can be established. The launch of the consultation follows warnings from regulators across Europe about the safety of ashwagandha, with its consumption linked to a number of adverse health effects.