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Valisure Will Continue As 'Inconvenient' Reminder For Change To US Drug Quality ‘Status Quo’
“I think the symptoms of the core disease of quality is not having an independent layer or just not being able to invest more in quality or whatever the other root causes of addressing these quality issues,” says analytical lab president David Light.
Over The Counter 18 Mar 2024: How AI Is Revolutionizing Personalized Wellness, With Bioniq’s Marni Allen
In this episode, HBW Insight dives into personalized wellness with Marni Allen, chief marketing officer at tailored supplements manufacturer Bioniq. Named as one of EY UK's 50 Women to Watch in 2022, Allen has over 20 years’ experience in consumer healthcare, and is now working with Bioniq to create the next generation of bespoke wellness products for consumers across the world. As well as its top tier at-home blood test-based service, Bioniq also offers an affordable questionnaire-based option, which leverages the power of AI to analyse users’ nutritional needs and provide unique supplement formulations in the post. Although personalized wellness is still somewhat niche, Allen suggests that AI-based models like Bioniq offer an attractive option for traditional consumer health companies looking to get into this fast-growing market.
Over The Counter 1 March 2024: The Emerging Benefits Of ‘Beauty-From-Within,’ Featuring Kenvue’s Paul LaTerra
In this episode of Over the Counter, HBW Insight speaks to Paul LaTerra, Director, R&D, Global Hair and Scalp for Kenvue, a New Jersey-based consumer health company that markets skin care brands Neutrogena, Aveeno and Lubriderm. We discuss growth of the beauty-from-within supplements market, how the products complement topical skin care and hair formulas and the growing body of research demonstrating significant skin and hair health benefits.
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.
Over The Counter 20 Feb 2024: AESGP’s 60th Birthday Celebrations In 2024 Including Annual Meeting, With Jurate Švarcaite
The Association of the European Self-Care Industry celebrates its 60th birthday this year. In this episode, we catch up with AESGP director general, Jurate Švarcaite, to find out how the association will mark the occasion, including at this year’s Annual Meeting in Brussels in June. AESGP Annual Meetings are an excellent way to find out what the key issues and trends are impacting the European consumer health industry, and this one will be no different. We talk through some of the key themes of this year’s conference. Sustainability continues to be a mega-trend, closely followed by digitalization and artificial intelligence. With its wide-ranging footprint across OTC medicines, food supplements and self-care medical devices sectors, the consumer health industry is facing an avalanche of regulations, and the AESGP continues to be an effective advocate for its stakeholders, alongside adjacent industry partners.
Getting Green Claims Right: ‘Bring Everybody Into The Same Room’
Maggie Spicer, attorney and founder of Source Beauty LLC, discusses her approach with clients to developing green claims they can feel confident about.
Over The Counter 5 Feb 2024: The Promise Of AI For Consumer Health, Pt 2, With The Exponential Club’s Nick Tate
HBW Insight continues its conversation with The Exponential Club’s Nick Tate. In this episode, we discuss what the future of consumer health might actually look like, covering a lot of ground from nudge-based health insurance platforms to digital products that may supplement or even replace traditional drugs. We also talk about the promise and limitations of at-home testing for furthering personalization, and how to navigate partnerships with tech-specialists large and small to help accelerate digital transformation plans.
Global Political Winds May Change, But Beauty Focus On Impact And Sustainability Is Here To Stay
Whether it’s called ESG, impact and sustainability, or any other name, the relationship between beauty brands and the people and planet affected by their products and operations is a serious consideration for a coveted class of young consumers. “I don’t think political pressure against the term ESG can counteract a 15-year-old on TikTok,” says attorney and Source Beauty founder Maggie Spicer.
Janet Woodcock Retires From US FDA: ‘I’m Trying To Tie Up All The Loose Ends’
On the eve of departure after more than 37 years of service to FDA, the agency’s principal deputy commissioner discusses her legacy, issues that others will take up, and preparing the agency for change in a Pink Sheet interview.
Over The Counter 22 Jan 2024: The Promise Of AI For Consumer Health, Pt 1, With The Exponential Club’s Nick Tate
In this episode, HBW Insight speaks to The Exponential Club’s Nick Tate about the impact of artificial intelligence and digitalization on consumer health and wellness. Having worked in both marketing and OTC, most recently leading Haleon’s incubator business, Haleon NEXT, Tate is perfectly placed to explain where industry is now with regards to digital health, and where it might be in the near future. The importance of data interoperability and of dialogue between governments, companies and consumers is discussed, along with ChatGPT and AI anxiety and the need for philosophers.
California DTSC To Focus On Nail Product Regs With Greatest Impact – Safer Consumer Product Leaders
Following the release of a comprehensive survey of chemicals of concern in nail products on the California market, the state’s Department of Toxic Substances Control has a better idea of nail product ingredient use, which could help inform future rulemaking.
Over The Counter 7 Dec 2023: IFRA On Potential Impact Of EU's CLP Revision
In this episode, HBW Insight speaks to Aurélie Perrichet, regional director, Europe at the International Fragrance Association. We discussed the implications of planned revisions to the European Commission’s Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) regulation, which may re-categorize biological materials as mixtures, from their current status as substances. Perrichet also speculated how the proposed change could reduce the number of available essential oils and other types of fragrance and flavor materials available.
Get To Know: ‘Medicine Cabinet Staples’ Manufacturer Kobayashi Healthcare Europe
Manufacturing best-selling items like Kool 'n' Soothe cooling sheet, Cura-Heat heat pack and Hothands hand warmer brands in its own facilities means Kobayashi Healthcare Europe can offer “great quality products without breaking the bank,” explains marketing and regulatory manager Richard Noal.
NAD’s Laura Brett Looks At 2024: ‘Clean Beauty,’ Influencers, Health Claims, Dark Patterns And AI
Brett discusses the BBB National Programs division’s plans for beauty and wellness activities in the new year, the ongoing challenge of getting influencers and brands to disclose material relationships, the FTC’s Health Products Compliance Guidance, and more in a 28 November interview with HBW Insight.
Over The Counter 13 Nov 2023: How OTC Companies Can Respond To Preventative Health Trends, With Simon-Kucher & Partners
In this episode, HBW Insight speaks to Simon-Kucher & Partners about the latest trends in preventative consumer health. Partner Christian Rebholz and senior director Lorenzo Eandi explain the findings from the company’s recently published Better Health Report, which reached out to almost 3,000 consumers across the world. We take a deeper dive into Brazil, where consumers are spending more on than average on preventative health, and Germany, where consumers are spending less but are turning to digital tools thanks to government support. We also find out what consumer health companies can do to respond to a growing awareness of mental health, especially among women and the younger generation.
Female Sexual Dysfunction, China, Next On The Agenda For Eroxon Creator Futura
Drug-free erectile dysfunction “stimgel” creator Futura wants to see if the technology underpinning Eroxon can be applied to female sexual dysfunction. Breaking into China is also high up on the agenda for the UK-based R&D company's CEO James Barder, he reveals in this exclusive interview.
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