While contract manufacturer ABH Nature' complied with consent decree, Sen. Chuck Schumer says FDA is late in enforcing against noncompliant firms across the supplement sector. Other recent consumer health recalls include more OTC ranitidine tablets due to the potential carcinogen NDMA found in the heartburn ingredient and four versions of Sure 48HR Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant with labeling errors.

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

The FDA emphasizes that findings from its second, more extensive clinical study on the absorption potential of sunscreen active ingredients are not in themselves signals that the UV filters are unsafe. However, they portend heavy work ahead for industry if the ingredients are to remain GRASE and available for use in OTC sunscreen drug products stateside.  

CDER Office of New Drugs changes its organization including establishing Office of Nonprescription Drugs and splitting the office into Division of Nonprescription Drug Products I and DNDP II. A Division of Regulatory Operations for Nonprescription Drugs will be comprised of regulatory staff from the ONPD divisions and will report to OND’s regulatory office. Non-clinical ONPD staff will report to the office director.

Speaking exclusively to HBW Insight, French OTC association Afipa reflects on a difficult 2019 which saw tighter restrictions introduced on the sale of popular consumer health products. The trade group believes the industry's best prospects for a brighter future are rebuilding relations with national drug regulator ANSM and to getting self-care higher up the agenda of the French government.

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

Colgate agrees to purchase Hello Products direct-to-consumer oral care brand, complementing  its Colgate brand and its Tom’s of Maine natural-positioned line. The firm will pay with a combination of cash and debt in the deal expected to close no later than the end of February.

Austria's Easypharm has been snapped up by Neuraxpharm, which is looking to take a larger slice of Europe's consumer healthcare market.

Colgate agrees to purchase Hello Products direct-to-consumer oral care brand, complementing  its Colgate brand and its Tom’s of Maine natural-positioned line. The firm will pay with a combination of cash and debt in the deal expected to close no later than the end of February.

Austria's Easypharm has been snapped up by Neuraxpharm, which is looking to take a larger slice of Europe's consumer healthcare market.

P&G’s grooming segment grew 4% in its latest quarter, the third consecutive of organic growth as the Gillette brand wins 18m customers in 12 months. The results suggest investments the company made to ward off subscription-based competitors are starting to pay off.

P&G’s grooming segment grew 4% in its latest quarter, the third consecutive of organic growth as the Gillette brand wins 18m customers in 12 months. The results suggest investments the company made to ward off subscription-based competitors are starting to pay off.

Launching skin-care products that blend "natural medicinal plants from the Swiss pharmacopoeia with the best Swiss skin science" helped to drive up Galenica's OTC sales in 2019 at a double-digit rate.

Speaking exclusively to HBW Insight, French OTC association Afipa reflects on a difficult 2019 which saw tighter restrictions introduced on the sale of popular consumer health products. The trade group believes the industry's best prospects for a brighter future are rebuilding relations with national drug regulator ANSM and to getting self-care higher up the agenda of the French government.

Settlement could be another milestone in the contentious history of labeling for OTC acetaminophen single-ingredient products generally, and for infant’s and children’s products specifically. Plaintiffs alleged they were misled by J&J to pay more for Infant's Tylenol even though its formulation is the same as Children's Tylenol.

The iconic sunscreen brand aims to capitalize on growing demand for mineral sunscreens – widely perceived as consumers’ safest option in sun defense – by positioning offerings that contain mixes of mineral and chemical UV filters as “mineral-based,” according to a suit filed in December in California federal court.

Sanofi on trend with plant-based, app-supported Buscopan line extension, Dr Kade offers all-in-one gastrointestinal product and Dr Loges appeals to children with blueberry flavored supplement. 

Colgate rolls out first recyclable toothpaste tube in UK with launch of Smile for Good. Selling now in retailers including Tesco and Morrisons, the line featuring Protection and Whitening versions is the first toothpaste certified by the Vegan Society.

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

The 25th Annual OTC Marketing Awards entry deadline is fast approaching. Don’t miss this opportunity to spotlight your recent smash launch or gain the recognition your latest campaign deserves.

Spanish consumers suffering from dry mouth have a new option to turn to with the launch of Kern Pharma's Salifresh.

Settlement could be another milestone in the contentious history of labeling for OTC acetaminophen single-ingredient products generally, and for infant’s and children’s products specifically. Plaintiffs alleged they were misled by J&J to pay more for Infant's Tylenol even though its formulation is the same as Children's Tylenol.

Natural-oriented Native, acquired by P&G in late 2017, failed to convince a National Advertising Review Board panel that its aluminum-free deodorants absorb and protect against underarm wetness. What remains in question is whether deodorant marketers with proper substantiation are free to make such claims under FDA regulations without conforming to the OTC antiperspirant drug monograph.