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Over The Counter: Solving The Sustainable Pill Pack Puzzle, With PA Consulting’s Tony Perrotta
In this episode of the updated Over The Counter podcast, HBW Insight speaks to sustainable packaging expert Tony Perrotta about the complexities of replacing plastic pill packs in medicines packaging. Perrotta is a partner at PA Consulting, which set up the Blister Pack Collective alongside consumer health players Haleon, Bayer and Sanofi. They are working with PulPac, which has invented a dry molded fiber alternative to plastic, which the Collective hopes to commercialize within 12-24 months. We discuss whether regulators will accept such alternatives, given the safety and stability requirements for medicines, and the challenges of recycling, given the multitude of different frameworks and processes across the world. Perrotta also reveals that one of the partners in PA Consulting’s Bottle Collective, which hopes to replace plastic bottles in the food, personal care and consumer health industries, will soon launch its first market trial.
Without Additional Funding, US FDA's Inspections In Jeopardy – Regulatory Affairs Chief
Without additional funding, FDA’s ORA faces challenges in retaining and hiring staff, which will impact inspections, says office chief Michael Rogers.
Federal Judge Knows ‘Clear’ When He Reads It
The regulation “is clear, as is the Court’s order” rejecting CRN’s motion for preliminary injunction against imposition of the regulation, says US district Judge Andrew Carter in order denying the trade group’s request for clarification of New York regulation.
Latest From Legislation & Wellness
Over The Counter: Solving The Sustainable Pill Pack Puzzle, With PA Consulting’s Tony Perrotta
In this episode of the updated Over The Counter podcast, HBW Insight speaks to sustainable packaging expert Tony Perrotta about the complexities of replacing plastic pill packs in medicines packaging. Perrotta is a partner at PA Consulting, which set up the Blister Pack Collective alongside consumer health players Haleon, Bayer and Sanofi. They are working with PulPac, which has invented a dry molded fiber alternative to plastic, which the Collective hopes to commercialize within 12-24 months. We discuss whether regulators will accept such alternatives, given the safety and stability requirements for medicines, and the challenges of recycling, given the multitude of different frameworks and processes across the world. Perrotta also reveals that one of the partners in PA Consulting’s Bottle Collective, which hopes to replace plastic bottles in the food, personal care and consumer health industries, will soon launch its first market trial.
Supreme Court To Hear RICO Complaint Against CBD Firms As Hemp Regulation Remains AWOL
Litigation the court agreed to accept for its term beginning in October doesn’t allege CBD in a tincture purchased in 2012 contained an unlawful level of delta-9 THC but contained any THC at all. Also, FDA Commissioner Califf encourages Congress to authorize regulatory pathway for lawful use of CBD and other hemp ingredients in supplements and food.
‘Clear’ Is In The Eye Of The Beholder, New York, CRN Argue In Age-Restricted Sales Litigation
CRN’s request for clarification, as it continues litigating complaint in US District Court for Southern New York, highlights what it contends is vague and overly general language in the legislation passed in October with a 22 April effective date.
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Nestlé Joins Forces With Dr Reddy’s In India To Grow Dietary Supplements Reach
By teaming up with local player Dr Reddy's, Nestlé is hoping to improve the distribution and reach of dietary supplement brands like Nature's Bounty in India. The company announced its India joint venture as it reported Q1 sales down at its Health Science business.
Japan's Rohto Snaps Up TCM Specialist To Grow In Asia
In a deal worth around $600m, Rohto Pharmaceutical is poised to expand its dietary supplements offering in Southeast Asia through the acquisition of a controlling stake in Singapore's Eu Yan Sang.
Herbalife Executives' Investments Spark Uptick In Share Price After Results Send Stock Plummeting
Since closing at a 14-year low of $8.07 the day of the execs’ transactions, Herbalife shares trend steadily up from close of $8.26 on 20 February to $8.83 on 29 February. Some execs sell back some shares on 25 February at $8.67.
Latest From Business Strategies & Wellness
Over The Counter: Solving The Sustainable Pill Pack Puzzle, With PA Consulting’s Tony Perrotta
In this episode of the updated Over The Counter podcast, HBW Insight speaks to sustainable packaging expert Tony Perrotta about the complexities of replacing plastic pill packs in medicines packaging. Perrotta is a partner at PA Consulting, which set up the Blister Pack Collective alongside consumer health players Haleon, Bayer and Sanofi. They are working with PulPac, which has invented a dry molded fiber alternative to plastic, which the Collective hopes to commercialize within 12-24 months. We discuss whether regulators will accept such alternatives, given the safety and stability requirements for medicines, and the challenges of recycling, given the multitude of different frameworks and processes across the world. Perrotta also reveals that one of the partners in PA Consulting’s Bottle Collective, which hopes to replace plastic bottles in the food, personal care and consumer health industries, will soon launch its first market trial.
Kenvue Cutting Staff 4% After Year Apart From J&J
Along with latest results, Kenvue says as its “transitions services agreement” with J&J ends, its board approves reducing global workforce by around 4%. It expects around $275m in pre-tax restructuring costs in both 2024 and 2025 without changes to its capital allocation priorities.
Herbalife's Rising Digital Platform Floats All Boats Other Than Marketing To GLP-1 Patients
Direct seller reports Q1 sales up 1% to $1.3bn but net sales off 17.1% from year-ago period to $24.3m. Its distributor ranks jumped so far in 2024, particularly in China, where changes were made in the past year including new company leadership.
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Opill Launch Delivers For Perrigo While Growing Pains Slow Overall First-Quarter Results
Perrigo spares little about Opill’s launch, advertising and outlook in Q1 earnings briefing, but management also makes clear it’s a large firm and some other segments of its global consumer health products business are holding back overall results.
Kenvue Cutting Staff 4% After Year Apart From J&J
Along with latest results, Kenvue says as its “transitions services agreement” with J&J ends, its board approves reducing global workforce by around 4%. It expects around $275m in pre-tax restructuring costs in both 2024 and 2025 without changes to its capital allocation priorities.
Herbalife's Rising Digital Platform Floats All Boats Other Than Marketing To GLP-1 Patients
Direct seller reports Q1 sales up 1% to $1.3bn but net sales off 17.1% from year-ago period to $24.3m. Its distributor ranks jumped so far in 2024, particularly in China, where changes were made in the past year including new company leadership.
Latest From Legal Issues & Wellness
Ordinary Marketing Or Consumer Trap? Talking ‘Dark Patterns’ With Attorney Lauren Aronson
Whether called “dark patterns,” “shady” online marketing practices, or simply deception on the internet, the issue has taken on high importance at the US Federal Trade Commission and is being tackled by new laws in a growing number of states. Amin Talati Wasserman partner Lauren Aronson discusses in this interview with HBW Insight.
FTC Might Need More Illumination On Proposed Rule For Online Consumer Product Reviews
BBB National Programs found FTC’s proposed Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials largely effective with some certainty on whether product reviews or customer testimonials are violations of its false advertising standards. But it =expects some clarifications may come in final rule.
FTC Gives Stage To Critics And Champions Of Online Consumer Product Reviews, Testimonials
Speakers scheduled for hearing are Fake Review Watch, which says it’s “dedicated to exposing the massive corruption of online consumer review platforms”; University of California-Davis researchers who found widespread fraud; and Interactive Advertising Bureau, which says its members account for 86% of online advertising expenditures in the US.
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Latest From Launches & Wellness
Opill Launch Delivers For Perrigo While Growing Pains Slow Overall First-Quarter Results
Perrigo spares little about Opill’s launch, advertising and outlook in Q1 earnings briefing, but management also makes clear it’s a large firm and some other segments of its global consumer health products business are holding back overall results.
Herbalife's Rising Digital Platform Floats All Boats Other Than Marketing To GLP-1 Patients
Direct seller reports Q1 sales up 1% to $1.3bn but net sales off 17.1% from year-ago period to $24.3m. Its distributor ranks jumped so far in 2024, particularly in China, where changes were made in the past year including new company leadership.
Bausch + Lomb’s Prescription For Consumer Health Sales Growth Includes ‘Benefit’ From Rx Drugs
Blink NutriTears supplement containing lutein/zeaxanthin, curcumin and vitamin D3 coming in 2024 is example of a cross-segment sales benefit B+L sees in dry eye product category. Consumer eye care and vision health product sales are key drivers for 18% Q1 net sales growth to $1.1bn.
Latest From Ad Campaigns & Wellness
OTC Marketing Awards 2024 Now Open For Entries
Returning for its 29th year, the Oscars of the OTC industry is now inviting entries from UK consumer health players across 12 categories.
Federal Judge Knows ‘Clear’ When He Reads It
The regulation “is clear, as is the Court’s order” rejecting CRN’s motion for preliminary injunction against imposition of the regulation, says US district Judge Andrew Carter in order denying the trade group’s request for clarification of New York regulation.
EU Firms To Pre-Approve Green Claims Or Face Minimum 4% Annual Turnover Fine
Exclusion from procurement processes, confiscation of revenues, and a fine of at least 4% of annual turnover are some of the penalties the European Parliament is considering for greenwashing as part of its position on the EU Green Claims Directive.
Latest From Ad Complaints & Wellness
ChromaDex Ordered To Pay Elysium’s Attorney Fees
“So lacking in substance that it ‘stands out’ from the dozens of [patent infringement] challenges I have encountered as a judge in the last five years,” says Colm Connolly, Delaware district chief judge. His ruling doesn’t end the firms’ litigation as related cases continue in federal courts in California and New York.
Jurors' Answers In FTC's Prevagen Complaint Might Burst A Memory Bubble For Health Claims
“No” answers in New York federal court on whether all but two of Prevagen claims were “materially misleading” could put a fork in the road of a long dispute between FTC and supplement product manufacturers and marketers.
MLM Group Not Buying FTC Executive’s Concerns About Its Income Disclosure Guidance
FTC Division of Marketing Practices assistant director concerned direct selling self-regulation group’s guidance “will encourage deceptive conduct and facilitate deceptive earnings claims.” DSA president says the concerns might reflect the thinking of agency’s staff more than the intent of the agency’s regulations.
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