Trademarks are registered and published for opposition with the US Patent and Trademark Office are published weekly in the agency's Official Gazette.

Council of Better Business Bureaus' advertising review appeals panel says Sanofi didn't support claiming ACT Dry Mouth Lozenges "are uniquely formulated to stimulate saliva flow” because no evidence supported uniqueness. On review of initial findings from August 2018 on GSK challenge, which markets Biotene dry mouth products, panel considered appeals by both firms.

A UK marketing news special for Men’s Health Week (10-16 June), including a new edition of Men’s Health Forum’s Man MOT, a tongue in cheek “baby blocker” app and campaign from Skyn, and new supplements for men from Hair Burst and Active Iron.

Guidance on keeping electronic cigarettes available comes a month after medical organizations and public health advocacy groups asked agency to investigate alleged smoking cessation claims by leading e-cigarette firm. Guidance maintains explanation FDA stated in 2016 draft guidance that approval of a Premarket Tobacco Product Application depends on showing a tobacco or nicotine product has some smoking cessation-like utility.

P&G launches Pepto Diarrhea, a concentrated version of Pepto Bismol, for consumers who want smaller doses of the product. A Liquicaps form also debuts as company plans TV as to promote launch.

Proposing $4m bump in FY 2020 for Office of Cosmetics and Colors, House appropriators are "concerned that FDA’s current authority and resources to oversee cosmetics and personal care products are inadequate to properly ensure the safety of cosmetics products.”

Personal-care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3 – Cosmetics and Cleaning Preps.

Unilever acquires ‘modern, prestige’ skin care firm Tatcha in a reported $500m deal. Tatcha's comprises dozens of items formulated with green tea, rice and algae. Unilever continues seeking beauty and personal care deals, which accounted for 70% of its acquired turnover in recent years.

Claire’s Stores Inc. voluntarily recalled one lot of JoJo Siwa Makeup Set and private-label manufacturer Beauty Plus Global Inc. recalled one lot of Contour Effects Palette 2. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone says it is “unacceptable” for FDA to rely on voluntary recalls and he is working on legislation that would overhaul cosmetics regulations and give agency mandatory recall authority.

Smile Powder UK advised to modify website claims suggesting Smirk Tooth Powder could provide whitening benefits "moments" after use, UK Advertising Standards Authority says.

Personal-care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3 – Cosmetics and Cleaning Preps.

Trademarks are registered and published for opposition with the US Patent and Trademark Office are published weekly in the agency's Official Gazette.

"We seem to be headed toward a confusing, uneven, and potentially risky market in CBD products. This situation creates an opportunity for Congress to take action," say Joshua Sharfstein and Pieter Cohen in NEJM. Additionally, GW Pharma exec says FDA should reign in the "unfettered" production and sales of food and supplements containing CBD , hemp or other cannabis-based ingredients to prevent potential harm to consumers.

Studies on supplements and brain health find no benefit in people with normal nutrient levels, says a group of 27 experts brought together by the American Association of Retired Persons. High-quality clinical studies of safety and efficacy of supplements in brain health outcomes are needed, they say.

Former FDA chief Kessler heads CSPI board; CRN-supported Rose Awards go to Ross, Das; Bobbie Baby infant formula fails FDA standards; CRN launches Retailer Relations Forum; and NAI alleges CarnoSyn trademark infringement by Vitalize.

House and Senate bills would amend regulations for USDA program "to make certain multivitamin-mineral dietary supplements eligible for purchase with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits." Trade groups, other industry stakeholders and public health advocacy groups have lobbied Congress for more than a decade to make multivitamins eligible for SNAP purchases.