The negotiated revision of the Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) regulation met with industry approval in April, even if it just kicks the can down the road with regard to classification of more-than-one-constituent substances (MOCS). DSM-Firmenich announces partnerships with plants in mind, Symrise’s new CEO maintains growth targets, and more news in brief.

Michael Creaturo’s petition isn’t the first suggestion made to FDA and industry that there’s room for improvement in labeling for children’s doses of some OTC formulations. Creaturo's petition comes after he received a US patent in December 2022 for an “integrated container and dosing device for liquid medication delivery.” 

DEA NPRM to move marijuana from CSA Schedule I to Schedule III says synthetically derived THC “is outside the CSA’s definition of marijuana” and “will remain in Schedule I.”  Synthetically derived THC includes copies of ingredients derived from cannabis plants which qualify as hemp by containing no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC concentration by dry weight and are common in supplements and food available in US.

A survey of 1,000 EU health consumers commissioned by AESGP finds that OTC users see numerous benefits of digital patient information leaflets, but are agreed that information should also continue to be available in paper form.

Kailo models gut and mental health link; AdvoCare has first female CEO; EyePromise enlists athletes across sports; Edelman catches One A Day message; Ronaldo wears Whoop, also invests; and  Jarrow adds “Chief of Superior Starts.”

A survey of 1,000 EU health consumers commissioned by AESGP finds that OTC users see numerous benefits of digital patient information leaflets, but are agreed that information should also continue to be available in paper form.

Plezi also announces launches “PLEZi FiZZ” carbonated fruit drink with 70% less sugar than the same amount of leading soft drinks, no added sugar, plus 2g fiber, vitamin C and other nutrients. With 10% of profits going to children’s health initiatives, its initial donation was $1m to FoodCorps' Nourishing Futures.

Court ruling that state’s restrictions “may very well regulate protected speech”’ allows CRN “to move forward on the merits of the case,” says CEO Steve Mister. CRN’s allegations “plausibly support the inference that the [restriction] might very well regulate protected speech,” judge writes.

The negotiated revision of the Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) regulation met with industry approval in April, even if it just kicks the can down the road with regard to classification of more-than-one-constituent substances (MOCS). DSM-Firmenich announces partnerships with plants in mind, Symrise’s new CEO maintains growth targets, and more news in brief.

A survey of 1,000 EU health consumers commissioned by AESGP finds that OTC users see numerous benefits of digital patient information leaflets, but are agreed that information should also continue to be available in paper form.

Herbal and nutritional supplement direct seller has reached 85% solar power use at its US facilities while also reducing landfill waste from those sites more than 90%, cutting its US shipping routes by half and consolidating four distribution centers in Europe into one operating on wind power.

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.

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.

Focus and persistence are the keys to successful brand and company growth, according to TheOTCLab's founder and CEO Albert Swane, speaking to HBW Insight's Over The Counter podcast. 

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.

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.

L’Oreal’s SA is again the most valuable beauty brand globally as measured by brand-valuation consultancy Brand Finance plc. Meanwhile, Garnier is fastest-growing, and Natura is strongest based on consumer sentiment and other factors, the firm says.

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.

Strong sales in Germany and Italy helped drive up PharmaSGP's consumer health product revenues by around a quarter in the opening three months of 2024.

The negotiated revision of the Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) regulation met with industry approval in April, even if it just kicks the can down the road with regard to classification of more-than-one-constituent substances (MOCS). DSM-Firmenich announces partnerships with plants in mind, Symrise’s new CEO maintains growth targets, and more news in brief.

Michael Creaturo’s petition isn’t the first suggestion made to FDA and industry that there’s room for improvement in labeling for children’s doses of some OTC formulations. Creaturo's petition comes after he received a US patent in December 2022 for an “integrated container and dosing device for liquid medication delivery.” 

Focus and persistence are the keys to successful brand and company growth, according to TheOTCLab's founder and CEO Albert Swane, speaking to HBW Insight's Over The Counter podcast. 

DEA NPRM to move marijuana from CSA Schedule I to Schedule III says synthetically derived THC “is outside the CSA’s definition of marijuana” and “will remain in Schedule I.”  Synthetically derived THC includes copies of ingredients derived from cannabis plants which qualify as hemp by containing no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC concentration by dry weight and are common in supplements and food available in US.

Procter & Gamble will feature more than 30 of its brands in Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games-inspired campaigns spotlighting “Everyday Champions” in its portfolio.

Kailo models gut and mental health link; AdvoCare has first female CEO; EyePromise enlists athletes across sports; Edelman catches One A Day message; Ronaldo wears Whoop, also invests; and  Jarrow adds “Chief of Superior Starts.”

Headwinds for the Russian ruble and Turkish lira held back growth at Recordati's OTC business in the first quarter of 2024.

A survey of 1,000 EU health consumers commissioned by AESGP finds that OTC users see numerous benefits of digital patient information leaflets, but are agreed that information should also continue to be available in paper form.

Aimed at curbing so-called "Sephora kids" purchases of anti-aging cosmetic products, a California bill would prohibit sale of skin-care products or cosmetics containing retinol or AHAs to consumers under age 13.