Federal circuit court ruling Quincy referenced in motion for reconsideration of jury’s verdict on New York state laws “offers nothing so Olympian,” New York federal district court says. Decision clears way for FTC to continue its separate litigation in same court.

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.

Noting similar warnings a year ago, the FDA and FTC announce warnings to six more, part of a joint effort to stop sales of copycat food products containing delta-8 THC, saying companies selling these "illegal products are demonstrating complete neglect for consumer safety.”

Committee’s report published with FY2025 appropriation states a different approach to establishing FDA regulation of non-drug products containing hemp as a derivative of cannabis de-scheduled as controlled substance in the US since 2018.

“Science is pretty evident that there's no connection between supplement use and eating disorders,” says NPA’s Kyle Turk. “CRN continues to raise fundamental concerns about what benefit the bill offers,” says CRN’s Steve Mister.

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.

Cooper Consumer Health has closed its acquisition of Viatris' OTC business as it commits to divesting the rights to infant laxative medicine Bebegel and earwax removal product Otowaxol in certain markets.

UK prebiotic specialist Clasado Biociences is expanding across APAC and Eastern Europe through two recently-signed distribution deals: Alliance Nutrition Group’s Shanghai Prochin for China and BART in Poland.

“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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling is expected to have a minimal impact on drug approvals and other scientific determinations, but matters steeped in the interpretation of regulation and statute, such as marketing exclusivity, could face a heightened risk of challenge, legal experts say.

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.

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.

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.

Responding to demand from women for consumer health products that meet their specific needs, P&G and Pro Medico both launch hop-based supplements for menopause symptoms. Meanwhile, Bayer adds a hair mask to its Priorin range for women with female pattern hair loss and Klosterfrau expands its Femafriends brand with an intimate health gel.

Analysts suggest more and larger investments than president’s recent $1m and $5m private placements needed to last long enough to establish sales of its functional beverage sufficient to turn a profit. Results expected soon from clinical trials on “detoxifying the alcohol out of” users’ bodies.

Responding to demand from women for consumer health products that meet their specific needs, P&G and Pro Medico both launch hop-based supplements for menopause symptoms. Meanwhile, Bayer adds a hair mask to its Priorin range for women with female pattern hair loss and Klosterfrau expands its Femafriends brand with an intimate health gel.

Coca Gauff mixes Naked smoothies; Caitlan Clake, Jayson Tatum Have Gatorade’s “IT”; Mike Tyson punches for LF*GO! Pouches; and USANA provides nutrition for Jamaican bobsledders.

The BBB National Programs, Inc.’s Children’s Advertising Review Unit reminds advertisers its Advertising and Privacy Guidelines extend to the use of AI in ads for children and points them to its recent warning that it will ‘strictly enforce’ those guidelines.

Federal circuit court ruling Quincy referenced in motion for reconsideration of jury’s verdict on New York state laws “offers nothing so Olympian,” New York federal district court says. Decision clears way for FTC to continue its separate litigation in same court.

Bayer Consumer Health and its effervescent vitamin brand Berocca were subjects of denigratory remarks by an online competitor in a recent UK advertising complaint ruling. The ASA’s Freddie Alcock talks HBW Insight through the complaint, explaining in this exclusive interview why denigration is never a good look for advertisers.

“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.